Jean-François Denière 1774 - 1866 A Napoleon III Patinated and Gilt-Bronze mounted Marble mantel clock Paris, circa 1860

modelled as a classical female figure studying a book and leaning against the clock case, the white enamel dial inscribed DENIERE F^{TE BRONZES}, ^{the white marble base mounted with a guilloche and flower-head band on bun feet, the movement stamped 771/DENIERE A PARIS and stamped Cailleaux Breveté.}

Overall good condition. Some minor wear to the patinated bronze, gilt-bronze re-gilt. Back door to clock case lacking glass or metal plate. Some small chips and wear to edges of white marble base with some minor cracks, two pendulums.
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The present model clock is the copy of one made in Paris, circa 1758, with a dial signed by Julien Le Roy and now at Waddesdon Manor.