A FRENCH GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED SEVRES STYLE PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCK
Late 19th Century
With a winged Cupid mounted above the dial, painted with an amorous couple and Roman hours, the side panels with musical trophies, the twin train movement by Japy Freres, stamped with medallion and serial number 937, pendulum and key, 31cm high
Condition report:
The case: rubbing to the gilding of the mounts with some oxidisation, tarnishing, dirt and dust. Cover to the movement is missing and replaced with a cut out brass example which is screwed in.
The Cupid figure is a little loose as is his quiver and bow.
The dial: Rubbing to some of the gilding on the porcelain, especially around the minute marks to the outer ring.
The movement: this will need to be checked by a clock specialist.
Please see more images on the bellmans website.
11.5cm deep
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Late 19th Century
With a winged Cupid mounted above the dial, painted with an amorous couple and Roman hours, the side panels with musical trophies, the twin train movement by Japy Freres, stamped with medallion and serial number 937, pendulum and key, 31cm high
Condition report:
The case: rubbing to the gilding of the mounts with some oxidisation, tarnishing, dirt and dust. Cover to the movement is missing and replaced with a cut out brass example which is screwed in.
The Cupid figure is a little loose as is his quiver and bow.
The dial: Rubbing to some of the gilding on the porcelain, especially around the minute marks to the outer ring.
The movement: this will need to be checked by a clock specialist.
Please see more images on the bellmans website.
11.5cm deep