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Lot 325

A late 19th century French patinated and gilt bronze figural mantel clock
in the 18th century taste, the movement stamped Japy Freres

17 – 18 July 2019, 10:00 BST
London, Knightsbridge

£1,500 - £2,000

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A late 19th century French patinated and gilt bronze figural mantel clock

in the 18th century taste, the movement stamped Japy Freres
the cylindrical case with beaded bezel surmounted by a putto and bird finial supported on the back of an elephant on naturalistic and scrolling acanthus footed base, the 3'' gilt and patinated dial with enamelled Roman numeral oval plaques, the twin train movement with outside count wheel striking on a bell, with key and pendulum, 35cm high approx

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