A French Louis XV-style gilt-bronze mantel clock

A French Louis XV-style gilt-bronze mantel clock
19th century
Marked to movement: JT / 1575
The mantel pendulum clock with two-train movement, black Roman and Arabic numerals on the enameled metal dial, set in a bronze case with allover rocaille and foliate decorations, accented with champleve enameled foliate designs to the recto and finial
23" H x 12.75" W x 6" D
Condition Report: Overall good condition with minor shelf wear, dust accumulation, scuffs, and light scratches commensurate with age. Minor allover rubbed wear to the gilt finish of the bronze. Scattered small cracks to champleve enamel decorations. Surmounted decorations are slightly shaken and loose. The front glass cover with small chip and possible repair to upper edge. With adhesive tape applied to underside of feet. Lacking pendulum and back clock cover. Working condition unknown. Moran's does not guarantee the working condition of clocks and watches. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.