Lot #88: Antique French 19th-Century Mantel Clock

Antique 19th-century French mantel clock featuring an ornate gilt bronze (ormolu) case mounted with blue hand painted porcelain panels with floral and avian designs in the style of Sèvres. A domed porcelain top and a porcelain clock face featuring Roman numeral markers. There is a mark in back next to the bell "C J A & Co" which typically refers to an English retailer or importer rather than the clock's original French manufacturer. While the movements of these clocks are usually French, the "Co" suffix indicates they were likely sold in an English-speaking country. These clicks generally feature a time and bell strike movement This clock is untested, comes with a winding key. Heavy, yet delicate. Some parts of the blue porcelain sevres are attached but loose. Bring packing materials. Dimensions: 9.5x5x16.5 Pickup category timeslot {A}