A Charming French Small Mantel Clock

Name: A Charming French Small Mantel Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1137125
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A charming and rather amusing French MANTEL CLOCK of small size. The brass-bound tortoiseshell case features various ormolu mounts which include stylised flowers to the canted base corners; applied styled floral mounts to front and back and cornucopia to the top. To the front is an ormolu Cupid, complete with bow, leading a dog on its leash which apparently carries its own food bowl! The eight-day timepiece movement retains its original cylinder escapement, whilst the good convex enamel dial has Arabic numerals and pretty gilded hands. Full working order. 7.5ins high. French, circa 1880-1890.

Physical Dimensions

Height

19cm (7.48")

Width

14cm (5.51")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1137125

Dealers Internal Reference

5390/k

Dealers Notes

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Description

A charming and rather amusing French MANTEL CLOCK of small size.

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The brass-bound tortoiseshell case features various ormolu mounts which include stylised flowers to the canted base corners; applied styled floral mounts to front and back and cornucopia to the top.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

To the front is an ormolu Cupid, complete with bow, leading a dog on its leash which apparently carries its own food bowl! The eight-day timepiece movement retains its original cylinder escapement, whilst the good convex enamel dial has Arabic numerals and pretty gilded hands. Full working order. 7.5ins high. French, circa 1880-1890.