A rare French ''waterfall clock'' with a silk suspension pendulum actionHas a unique waterfall feature with water spurting from the mouth of the lions maskIntricately cast with gilt cherub and bronze birds to surmounting the clockThe waterfall feature works on a separate winding system with an on/ off switchPiece is signed Henry Dasson on the back - please see close up photoHenry Dasson (1825–1896) was a renowned French cabinetmaker and bronzier celebrated for his luxurious 19th-century furniture in the Louis XIV, XV, and XVI revival styles He was especially known for his exceptional gilt-bronze mounts and meticulous marquetry, often exhibited at international expositions such as the 1878 Paris Exposition Universelle.Circa 1843Full working order Will ship to anywhere in the world - including US - so please get in touch for a shipping quoteOur showroom is just north of London in Hertfordshire, please get in touch if you would like to make an appointment...