Antique French Mantel Clock by Cailly Freres C1880

£1,825

A lovely two train 8 day bell strike French clock from the end of the 19th century. Lovely gilded figure of an academic, perhaps the Dauphin.

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Description

A fine 19th Century French brass, bronze and ormolu figural mantel clock, with the dial signed Cailly Freres.

Two train movement with silk suspension, outside countwheel-striking on a bell.

The case cast with a Royal figure, perhaps the Dauphin or a court academic, seated beside a tree stump holding a book, a sceptre nearby, over stepped base with acanthus and foliate scroll decoration.

Lovely French clock of superb condition and good design.