A French gilt and patinated bronze mantel timepiece, 19th century, in the form of a cherub riding a chariot drawn by a dragon, the winged cherub with billowing garment sat upon a rococo style chariot with scrolling foliate decoration and French...

A French gilt and patinated bronze mantel timepiece, 19th century, in the form of a cherub riding a chariot drawn by a dragon, the winged cherub with billowing garment sat upon a rococo style chariot with scrolling foliate decoration and French Royal crest to reverse, being pulled by a writhing dragon with left claw outstretched, on a rococo style base with scrolling supports, the wheel fashioned as the dial with white enamel chapter ring and Arabic numerals, pierced scrolling floral centre and foliate gilt hands, stamped to underside of base 46520 35, the single train brass movement with platform escapement, the backplate stamped C.C.H., 25.5cm high, 36cm wide, 14.5cm deep Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee working order or time keeping of any automatic, mechanical, quartz or other timepiece offered for sale.
The case with minor scratches and tarnishing to bronze, with some discolouration and some losses to gilding. There are very minor scratches to glass. Otherwise the case is in good condition. The backplate with some scratches and tarnishing. The movement is overwound so we would recommend taking to a clock restorer. The dial is sitting slightly loose in the bezel. There is no winder present with the clock.