French Ormolu Mantel Clock

Object Description

French Ormolu Mantel Clock
French mantel clock housed in an ormolu case with stepped base and decorated feet, floral, wreath and cherub decoration. To the side of the dial is a classical figure in robes playing the flute, the case surmounted by a lyre.
Gilded dial with floral chased bezel and dial centre, Roman numerals and original ‘blued’ steel Moonpoise hands.
Eight day French movement with silk suspension and outside countwheel, striking the hours and halves on a silvered bell. C.1870

Object Condition

very good condition, the clock movement has been completely stripped down and overhauled and is in full working order

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