Henri Dasson 1825 - 1896 A LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE, BLUE-DECORATED METAL AND ROUGE GRIOTTE MARBLE ROTARY CLOCK Paris, dated 1886

with an entwined serpent mount indicating the time, signed henry Dasson 1886.

Overall in good condition. With some wear and scratches to blue-painted metal surfaces in places and one small concentrated area of losses to the cap. Minor scratches to gilt bronze with edge nicks to the square base. Some surface dirt in crevices. The paste jewels are in good condition, with some chips and possible earlier replacements.
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