c.1810 French Ormolu Mantle Clock
Mantle /
Period French
Inv. #: P137
Maker: Dubuc Aine à Paris
Circa: 1810
Size: 21.5in.
Price on request
Case
The well-cast and finished ormolu is surmounted by a female figure leaning over and opening the top door of cage containing a putti. Flanking the clock are two large winged griffins on a stepped base with unusual stylized floral feet.
Dial
The well-lettered white porcelain dial has black Roman numerals for the hours, a cast ormolu bezel, cast ormolu hands and is signed, 'Dubuc Aine a Paris'.
Movement
The large eight-day time and strike movement has a silk-thread suspension with the fast/slow off the back, nicely cut and finished wheelwork and countwheel striking on a bell.
