Antique Clock French Sevres Bronze Large Hand Painted Porcelain Ormolu Striking

  
Napoleon III French Sevres Mantel Clock, Circa 1855. An exquisite example of a bronze Napoleon III mantel clock dating to circa 1855. The clock demonstrates the finest quality of craftsmanship. The pink Sevres porcelain dial with individual white cartouches encased within a beaded ormolu gold rim house black hand painted Roman numerals.

The dial is decorated to the centre with a hand painted floral garland. Two finely hand painted miniature paintings depicting flowers flank each side of the clocks body whilst a further three hand painted panels are inlaid within the clocks bronze base; the central panel with a cherub in flight whilst the side panels are decorated with floral garlands, each set against pink grounds.

The drum case is surmounted by twin handled finial decorated with a hand painted medallion with a portrait of Marie Antoinette. The whole is raised on rectangular feet. The eight day twin train mechanical movement strikes the hours and half on a bell and is regulated by a countwheel. The clock comes complete with bell, winding key and pendulum. The mechanism is stamped by one of the most important and awarded 19th century clock makers, Japy Fils, winning a medal in 1855 for that particular model of mechanism.

35 cm high x 36 cm wide. Condition: Overall, the clock is in good working condition.

The ormolu is in good condition and retains a very good colour. Please note, whilst the clock currently works, during transport, all clocks are moved around a lot, and therefore, they may require setting up upon receiving them as well as the possibility of requiring professional assistance or a service as they can get'stuck'.

There is no guarantee that the clock will work smoothly after it has been transported. Please study the pictures and ask any questions that you may have.