Charpentier & Compagnie fl. 1860s A large Louis XVI style gilt bronze and white marble mantel clock France, late 19th century

the twin train movement stamped CHARPENTIER / F^TE DE BRONZE / A PARIS and numbered 359

overall in good condition with the usual tarnishing to gilt bronze and minor chips to edges of marble base, there is one winding key, one bell, but no pendulum. Please note that the movement has not been checked for functionality. However, the movement is complete and may be put into a working state by a professional horologist.
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The renowned bronzier Charpentier was located at 8, rue Charlot in Paris and numerous clocks created by this firm are now in the permanent collection of the Mobilier National Français.