A large 19th century French porcelain mounted gilt mantel cl...

Hammer

£1,500

A large 19th century French porcelain mounted gilt mantel clock, 9cm convex enamel dial inscribed with Roman and subsidiary Arabic numerals, twin winding holes, eight-day movement striking on a bell, the case crested by an oval bust-length portrait of Molière, crowned with laurels by a pair of putto, one holding a mask emblematic of drama, the frieze with mounts painted in the manner of Sevres with putti, on a bleu celeste ground, 52cm wide, flanked as a garniture by a pair of similar two-light candelabra, 26cm high, c.1870 (3)

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Please see attached images. An impressive looking clock in good condition. Some wear and pitting to mounts and porcelain, however light and displaying well. Light rubbing to dial but no cracks or splits. The front foot could benefit from being reattached. Movement looks clean, nevertheless, it’s not currently set up to work and we don’t guarantee the perpetuity of any working movement.