A French Chinoiserie patinated bronze and champlevé enamel three-piece clock garniture Paris, circa 1880

the dial signed Prosper Roussel R Paris; the twin train movement with the Japy Frères stamp.

Overall in fair original condition; lacking key and pendulum; the bell is loose but present; bell mount bent and lacking thread. Extensive dirt and wear showing original bronze lacquerd color to the back; each pair of five-light candelabra with dirt; circular glass door to movement back is lacking its glass face and is slightly bent.
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