Offered by Antiquaires Balzeau & Brion
A finely chased and gilded bronze clock in the Louis XV Rocaille style, richly decorated with openwork scrolling foliage, leafy volutes, clasps, and floral garlands. The ensemble is adorned with three small cherubs holding grapes, one of whom rides a ram. The dial features enamel cartouches with Roman numerals.
This clock has been fully cleaned and serviced, retaining its original gilding. The movement, signed by the Maison Denière in Paris, is in perfect working order and complete with its pendulum.
Napoleon III, Second Empire period clock.
Dimensions: Height: 63 cm — Base width: 46.5 cm — Depth: 20.5 cm.