Lot 181 , J. Petite of Paris. A 19th century French ormolu and white marble eight day mantel clock

J. Petite of Paris. A 19th century French ormolu and white marble eight day mantel clock

J. Petite of Paris. A 19th century French ormolu and white marble eight day mantel clock surmounted with figures of the golden apple, over the floral swagged enamelled dial, lovebirds and panels of musical amorini, on turned feet, unsigned countwheel movement, 42cm wide, 14cm deep, 44cm high,
£400-600

Condition:
Overall in fair if slightly neglected condition, gilding to the figures is now a little matted with some oxidisation spots, dial looks good and original, hand slightly oxidised, marble case with a number of tiny nicks around the edges of the plinth, movement looks complete and comes with pendulum but not tested for timekeeping.

Sold for £1,100