Lot 66069: A LÉON KAHN REGENCE-STYLE KINGWOOD AND GILT BRONZE TALL

A LÉON KAHN REGENCE-STYLE KINGWOOD AND GILT BRONZE TALL CASE CLOCK AFTER CHARLES CRESCENT Léon Kahn, Paris, France, circa 1885 After Charles Crescent (French, 1685-1768) Marks to underside of gilt bronze: Leon Kahn 102 inches high (259.1 cm) The tall case clock with shaped hood surmounted by a cast eagle upon an orb clutching a snake, flanked by putti representing industry and knowledge and extensive gilt bronze rocaille mounts with a female mask below clock face, the waisted case of contrasting fields framed in gilt bronze centering a trophy with winged herms on each side, foliate paw feet rest upon shaped plinth, the white enameled clock face with Arabic numbers and Roman chapters.