A FRENCH 19TH CENTURY ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK BY MAISON MARQUIS CIRCA 1870.

This outstanding clock is raised by fine laurel leaf clad toupie feet beneath charming beaded band cartridges.

An elegant and richly chased acanthus leaf designed ormolu band extends along the break front base.

The clock of architectural form is surmounted by an impressive flaming urn raised on wonderfully executed rams head support terminating in superb hoof feet above a delicate bow.

The enameled dial with roman and arabic numbers has graceful pierced hands with the signatures

 « Mson Marquis/Languereau/Paris ».

Original gilding throughout

Dimensions : 85H x 70L x 36D cm