"amour" Bronze Clock On White Marble, Napoleon III Period

A superb French Louis XVI-style mantel clock from the Napoleon III period (circa 1860–1890). A winged Cupid in bronze with a dark patina sits against the movement, his head crowned with a wreath of flowers, an ivy garland across his chest, a golden feather in one hand, and a scroll of paper in the other. The finely chased gilded bronze case is crowned with a trophy of arrows, a book, and laurel branches. The ensemble rests on a stepped white marble base, adorned with gilt-bronze beaded friezes, a rich central appliqué featuring a floral medallion with a ribbon bow and laurel branches, and gilt spinning-top feet. An imposing piece, very heavy and of exceptional quality.

• Dimensions: 60 cm wide × 45 cm high
• Dial: white enamel with blue Roman numerals, openwork gilded bronze hands
• Movement: Paris movement, in working order, chime on gong (number 789); key included
• Materials: patinated and gilded bronze, white marble
• Condition: very good; slight wear on the gilding and slight discoloration of the marble, consistent with its age