Lot 258 , Dupuis à Paris. A mid 19th century French ormolu mantel clock, width 16in. depth 6in. height 22in.

Dupuis à Paris. A mid 19th century French ormolu mantel clock, of architectural form, surmounted with the figure of a medieval gentleman holding a pen and scroll, the base with fruiting swags and central seated child, J. Pons eight day countwheel movement signed by Depuis, width 16in. depth 6in. height 22in.
Estimate £300-500

Overall of an even matted gilt finish with some small areas of dirt and oxidisation but essentially good, the raised scroll back above the movement is loose, main figure wobbles a little and both front lower finials are loose / out of shape, book resting upon the top above the dial is loose and has a soldered repair at the back, enamel dial original but heavily crazed with losses near 9 o'clock, hands look original, movement original and complete but lacks a pendulum and key so not tested for timekeeping.


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Sold for £300