Lyre Mantel Clock
France, circa 1830.
Gilt bronze, white marble.
Height: 52 cm (20.5 inch) | Width: 24 cm (9.4 inch) | Depth: 9,5 cm (3.7 inch)
Ref No: 1198
An unusal French Restauration period ormolu mantel clock. The elaborately pierced gilt bronze case in the form of a lyre, with an Apollo mask cresting, on a white marble stepped base. Original very attractive matt- and polished gilding. The eight-day movement with silk-suspended pendulum, striking half- and full hours.