Clock - Alabaster, Spelter - 1850-1900

French Napoleon III mantel clock – Gallant couple – Alabaster and regule – Functional Elegant French mantel clock from the late 19th century, in the Louis XV / Napoleon III style, resting on a white alabaster base and adorned with a romantic scene depicting a gallant couple in XVIII-century dress. The cylindrical case is richly decorated with Rocaille motifs and crowned by an elegant openwork pediment. The enamel dial with Roman numerals is set in a fine beaded border. The whole presents a striking decorative presence and a typically French charm. The clock is equipped with a French mechanical movement striking on a bell, supplied with its pendulum and a winding key. Condition Functional. Dial enamel in good overall condition. Marble without major cracks visible. Wear, rubbing and light oxidations consistent with age. Gold plating showing some traces of time. Old repair on the upper openwork ornament. Some marks and soiling from use on the movement. See the photos; they are an integral part of the description. Era 1400-1900 Material

Estimate:£167.51

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