A French Empire gilt and bronze mantel clock, circa 1800
Description
8-day movement with half huor striking, patinated and fire-gilt bronze case with ‘verde antico’ marble base
9.5-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals signed à Paris, engraved pierced gilt hands, 8-day spring-driven movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum, rectangular bronze case with foliate pierced gilt mounts, surmounted by a reclining lion, acanthus mouding below, on a ‘verde antico’ marble plinth raised on turned and engraved feet.
Sizes
(Height) 30.5 cm (Width) 17.5 cm (Depth) 12.5 cm
(Height) 12 in (Width) 6.9 in (Depth) 4.9 in
Price
sold