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Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Clock

A late 19th century, Napoleon III, French gilt bronze and porcelain clock retailed by Lee & Son Belfast. The finely cast and chased clock case in the Louis XVI style surmounted by an urn, flanked by pinatum finials, with bowed panels to the sides painted with musical trophies and the central panel with cherubs. Original gilding to case retaining silver highlights. The eight day movement by J B Deletrez, rack striking the hour & half hour on a bell, with Brocot suspension. The case, pendulum and movement numbered 32471.

French

Circa 1870