A late 19th century gilt bronze and later malachite clad mantel clock In the Louis XVI style, th...

A late 19th century gilt bronze and later malachite clad mantel clock In the Louis XVI style, the dial signed F.Barbedienne a Paris, the movement similarly stamped and stamped with Japy Freres pastille and with triangular J.M monogram The drum case on fluted half column plinth, flanked by scrolling foliate female caryatids, and further acanthus and plain scrolls, before an allegorical trophy, the whole surmounted by a formalised acanthus scroll and foliate pineapple finial on moulded pad plinth, the bow ended breakfront base on acanthus bracket and toupie feet united by laurel garlands, the 3.75' enamel Roman dial with outer Arabic five minute track, and elaborate foliate scroll gilt hands, the brass twin train movement numbered 1578 77 with Brocot type suspension, striking on a bell with matching numbered pendulum and winder, 41cm high, 28.5cm wide, 17cm deep This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing