Details
a napoleon iii composite gilt-bronze striking mantel clock and garniture, third quarter 19th century
The foliate cast and swag-hung case surmounted by three figures of clambering bacchic amorini, with central femal mask to the apron, the white enamel Roman and Arabic dial with pierced gilt-metal hands and retail signature HOWEL & CIE A PARIS; twin train movement with countwheel strike on bell
20½in. (52cm.) wide;
and the pair of figural candlesticks en suite -- 18in. (46cm.) high (3)
The foliate cast and swag-hung case surmounted by three figures of clambering bacchic amorini, with central femal mask to the apron, the white enamel Roman and Arabic dial with pierced gilt-metal hands and retail signature HOWEL & CIE A PARIS; twin train movement with countwheel strike on bell
20½in. (52cm.) wide;
and the pair of figural candlesticks en suite -- 18in. (46cm.) high (3)
Sale room notice
Please note this garniture is late 20th century and not late 19th/early 20th century as catalogued. The garniture is also gilt-metal as opposed to bronze suggested in the catalogue.