Mid 19th Century Louis XV style French mantle clock and dome...

Hammer

£95

Mid 19th Century Louis XV style French mantle clock and dome. The eight day two train movement stamped 'HP & co 1307' with serial number 55743 (and matching number on pendulum), striking on a steel bell on the half hour and hour, with a white enamel dial, Roman numerals, all contained within a gilt metal drum case resting on a rock supported on a scrolled rococo base, and surmounted by a seated female figure carrying grapes, flanked by two vines (one with detached leaf, present). Resting on an ebonised wooden base and protected by an oval glass dome. Dimensions of clock - H 30cm, W 27cm, D 8.5cm. Dimensions of dome - H 44cm, W 31cm, D 14cm.