Exceptional French Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock fourth quarter 19th century, the case made by noted Parisian bronzier Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810-1892), in the baroque taste, the case pierced and molded with scrolled acanthus leaves, swags of oak leaves and a bowknot crest over the clock dial, signed "F. Barbedienne, Paris", an urn-form finial hung with swags of laurel, set with Japy Freres works. h. 23", w. 19-1/2", d. 7"
In good "as found" condition. Minor imperfections to the gilt surface. Very good casting quality. No sign of damage. The pendulum is present. Lacking the winding key.
Exceptional French Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock fourth quarter 19th century, the case made by noted Parisian bronzier Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810-1892), in the baroque taste, the case pierced and molded with scrolled acanthus leaves, swags of oak leaves and a bowknot crest over the clock dial, signed "F. Barbedienne, Paris", an urn-form finial hung with swags of laurel, set with Japy Freres works. h. 23", w. 19-1/2", d. 7"
In good "as found" condition. Minor imperfections to the gilt surface. Very good casting quality. No sign of damage. The pendulum is present. Lacking the winding key.
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