A FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU AND PATINTED BRONZE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK

A FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU AND PATINTED BRONZE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCKThe movement stamped for Guyerdet, Paris, early 19th centuryThe circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the backplate stamped GUYERDET and numbered 317 to lower margin, the circular silvered Roman numeral dial with decorative engine-turned centre and blued steel hands within a leaf cast surround, the case cast with a female in flowing robes seated and resting on an anchor on a rocky outcrop enclosing the movement and applied with a cornucopia, on plinth base applied mount cast with twin opposing trireme bows flanking a tied wreath, on lotus leaf moulded skirt with inverted demi-lune feet.46cm (18ins) high, 28.5cm (11.25ins) wide, 22cm (4.75ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Guyerdet worked in the Rue Saint-Martin and Rue Meslay, Paris, between 1810-1830.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although the movement is in working condition the mechanism is a little dirty/neglected hence a clean/service is required. The dial has overall slight 'mellowing' to the silvering otherise is in good condition. The case retains original gilding with some slight streaky discolouration to the front panel of the base and the finish is a little thin/tarnished to the sides and back otherwise only relatively minor edge rubbing is evident. Clock has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer