Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 3rd July 2025

Lot 1180

A FRENCH GILT METAL AND PORCELAIN MOUNTED MANTEL CLOCK

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £315

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Description

A FRENCH GILT METAL AND PORCELAIN MOUNTED MANTEL CLOCK

IN LOUIS XVI STYLE, LATE 19TH CENTURY

the brass eight day movement striking on a bell and stamped 'R & C PARIS & LONDON 2100' to the backplate, the porcelain dial with black Roman numerals around a central bird and nest scene, the arched case surmounted by a two handled urn and mounted with gilt metal fruit cornucopia and Sevres style painted and jewelled panels, some inscribed 'LB Rose 39', on a shaped, giltwood base, with a pendulum, on an ebonised base and under a glass dome (2)

38.8cm high