Description
A Napoleon III, gilded soft metal and blue porcelain mounted mantel clock. The circular porcelain dial painted with a band of flowers and roman numerals, inset a gilt case surmounted by a pair of cooing doves with nest, above a central panel of a classical maiden playing the triangle, flanked by musical trophies. The sides supported by Hermes, with a stepped plinth base with further porcelain panels. The Japy Freres & Cie eight day movement with Brocot suspension rack striking the hour & half hour on a bell. Movement & pendulum stamped 2493. Regilded.
The case made and stamped by PH. MOUREY
Height 19″ (48.5cm)
Width 11″ (28cm)
Depth 5.5″ (14cm)
Circa 1875
French
