Deniere of Paris, Second quarter 19th Century, A bronze and ...

Hammer

£900

Deniere of Paris, Second quarter 19th Century, A bronze and marble figural mantel clock, 'L'Emploi du temps', after the model by Laurent Guiard (1732 - 1788)

In the Louis XVI style, depicting a classical maiden reclining and reading a book, leaning against the clock case which is modelled as a pedestal, raised on a white marble plinth with ormolu mounts depicting Cupids amongst scrolling acanthus leaves, with enamelled dial with Roman numerals and Arabic five minute outer track

Signed: 'DENIERE FT DE BRONZES PARIS'

Stamped: 'PONS Medaille D'or 1827'.

The movement is winding, ticking and striking but not fully tested or guaranteed

Property of a lady

Dimensions:
38 cm (H) x 57 cm (W)