Beschreibung:

A FRENCH NAPOLEAN III CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN-CASED FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK UNSIGNED, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURY The circular eight-day countwheel bell-striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by a disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped 2919, to upper left over 6 9 to bottom centre, the circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and fine gilt scroll pierced gilt hands set behind hinged convex bevel-glazed cast brass bezel, the porcelain case modelled as three revelling Bacchantic putti carrying baskets of grapes and with vine headdresses attending a large barrel housing the movement and dial, on naturalistically modelled base applied with encrusted floral trail and vine decoration, the underside bearing an underglaze blue crossed swords mark. 40cm (15.75ins) high, 27cm (10.75ins) wide, 23.5cm (9.25ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement appears complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements and is in working condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears to be in fine original condition with no visible cracks or chips. The case is generally in very condition with damage limited to two finger losses and some relatively minor chipping/losses to the encrusted decoration throughout. Clock has pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer