Henri Dasson 1825 - 1896 A Louis XVI style gilt and patinated bronze mounted white cararra marble rotery clock Paris, dated 1877

signed henri Dasson - 1877 to the base.

Overall good condition; there is a restored chip to top of fluted column now showing restoration; all bronze nicely chased and cast and with minor traces of dirt; one handle with black staining visible in the catalogue illustration; the back left garland broken off and available in a bag and in need of professional restoration; the lid slight bent resulting in uneven sitting; overall with the usual minor scratches and wear.
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