French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Henry Marc
Description
An excellent quality mid 19th century French gilt bronze and porcelain mantel clock in the Louis XV style. The case has beautifully cast cherubs to either side, centred by a ram, surmounted with musical instruments and dove with cascading floral garlands. The inset porcelain panels have a blue and gilt border with hand painted birds, musical instruments and a female dressed in traditional attire. The porcelain dial has Roman numerals with a cherub to the centre and the makers name -
Henry Marc
Paris
The movement is an eight day duration which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell with outside countwheel. The movement backplate is also stamped with the makers name.
The clock movement has been cleaned and serviced and comes with a 12 month guarantee.