Fine French Empire Mantel Clock Sought Solid Bronze Ormolu Case

Fine French Empire Mantel Clock Sought Solid Bronze Ormolu Case

Fine ormolu case

Empire French display mantel clock

Fantastic carved details & applied decoration

Superb open bezel and dial

Super sized model Classical Greek figure playing the harp

French 8-day striking movement

Dial is signed Foissey a Boulogne

Sought after silk suspension

Signed movement

Circa 1830

Measures 39cm high by 27cm wide & 10cm deep bezel is 8cm

A fantastic and rare Empire French mantle clock this is a classical French Clock made from solid bronze and ormolu case with signed enamel dial. The dial is set in a heavily carved brass surround. The clock has some amazing ormolu mounts stepped case with great balance elegance is a true classic antique a wonderful French Empire striking mantel clock

Fantastic condition for age slight defects on the dial and bezel, showing slight signs or age please view the many photos make sure happy