An Empire style gilt-bronze mantle clock Paris, late 19th century, after the model designed by Percier et Fontaine

raised on a Sarrancolin marble base, engraved Susse F^res Ed^ts / Paris, the twin train movement stamped JAPY FRÈRES and numbered 11671

Percier et Fontaine, Receuil de décorations intérieures, 1801, planch XXXVIII, for the drawing

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. The gilt bronze has retained its original gilding, but as consistent with age, use and environmental conditions, one can see light wear to high reliefs, light dirt to crevices and some minute oxidation points in places. 1 bell, 1 pendulum, no key or winder. The department encourages interested parties to use our online e-catalogue's zoom function to enjoy magnified and alternate views of this lot.
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