AN ANSONIA SPELTER SWING ARM CLOCK AFTER MOREAU: BRISE D'AUTOMNE . Design after August Moreau (French, 1834-19170. M...

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AN ANSONIA SPELTER SWING ARM CLOCK AFTER MOREAU: BRISE D'AUTOMNE
Design after August Moreau (French, 1834-19170
Manufactured by Ansonia Clock Company, New York, New York, circa 1870-1890
Signed: Aug. F. Moreau, Plaque inscribed: Brise d'Automne, par Aug. Moreau, Med. d'Or
39 inches high (99.1 cm)

The spelter female figure personifying an Autumn breeze holding a painted metal orb with applied gilt clock face on swing mechanism in raised hand, supported by a round painted metal base.

More information about Moreau, Auguste. See also: Aug. Artist.

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