french ormolu mantel clock

Circa 1870, fine ormolu French mantel clock with the retailers name on the front T A Simpson & Co and at the base A. Paris. The clock is surmounted by two small gilded cherubs, one holding a mythical bird. Beneath this is a convex glass door with a bevelled edge, held in a stylish brass beaded bezel. The clock face has Roman and Arabic numerals and very stylish hand cut hands of open fretwork. There are some damage to the enamel around the winding section. There are 2 winding sections for the time piece and strikes, which strikes on the half hour and on the hour. The body of the clock has wonderful scrolling Rococo foliate casting which holds the clock in place in the centre. This stands on a base with various raised sections and a cluster of flowers in the centre. The whole piece stands on a variety of turned feet with foliate casting and others in the form of upturned leaves. The clock will be serviced and working and comes complete with pendulum and key.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: BPD4T5MX

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Ormolu

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