Details
A Vernis Martin style mantel clock
the case of cartouche outline with foliate giltwood borders and scroll feet, the brown ground decorated with Cupid and a dove above the dial, with flowers to the sides and scene of a courting couple below, the white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic sectors (some cracking), the twin going barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell, stamped H & F PARIS, French, second half 19th century -- 16in.(41cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 5)
the case of cartouche outline with foliate giltwood borders and scroll feet, the brown ground decorated with Cupid and a dove above the dial, with flowers to the sides and scene of a courting couple below, the white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic sectors (some cracking), the twin going barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell, stamped H & F PARIS, French, second half 19th century -- 16in.(41cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 5)