Figural mantel clock Napoleon III Spelter - 1850-1900

Mantel clock, in gilded régule, Napoléon III era, second half of the 19th century, with a female figure placed on the right side, she represents a young woman wearing a fitted dress with drapery at the waist, holding a folded parasol in her left hand and a fan in her right hand. Floral decoration on the back of the dial and of the statue rises an imposing foliage (palms or acanthus leaves). The lower part is very ornate, majestic, integrating a black marble plaque decorated with gold arabesques, a mascaron or chimera head in the center and wide curved feet in claw-like form. The circular dial is in black marble, adorned with gold Roman numerals. The mechanism needs servicing. A hand and the balance wheel are missing. The overall clock is in good condition (noting two small original holes in the back of the statue). otherwise no loss, nor breakage. Height 46 cm Width 40 cm Depth 14 cm Careful packaging and shipment by Colissimo or Chronopost with tracking and insurance, refund at purchase value in case of damage.

Estimate:£143.63

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