A FRENCH GILT METAL FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK, LATE 19TH CENTURY

A FRENCH GILT METAL FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK LATE 19TH CENTURY With eight-day bell striking movement, signed C.J. & Co, with white enamel Roman numeral dial centrally signed for Hry Marc, within a lapis lazuli mask, the case surmounted by two bacchanalian putti and with flanking scrolls terminating in feet and with further toupee feet 46cm high Condition Report: Overall will require attention, the elements of the case are loose and detached, the movement dirty, the case gilt worn and verdigris overall, dirt to the deeper recesses, the minute hand hangs limply at the half hour mark and swings when touched - movement untested but likely requiring attention before use in a domestic setting, no keys or pendulum present. Dirt and deposits to the movement, requiring a clean as well some remedial workAs catalogued this is made of gilt metal, there appears to be some bronze elements (cherubs appear to be bronze, other elements appear to be spelter or similar) Some chips and losses to the enamel dial, cracking and crazing too Please see additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer