A Napoléon III gilt-bronze, malachite and white marble spherical mantel clock Paris, circa 1875

the Roman numerals inlaid in malachite into the white marble orb, back of the movement stamped FABRIQUE DE E. VITTOZ & CIE. PARIS within an oval, and with medaille d'or pastille.

Good overall condition. Moderate to heavy rubbing to gilt and some scattered pitting and some light scratches. Some light soiling to marble. 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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