A FRENCH GILT-BRONZE AND ORMOLU STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY Second quarter of the 19th Century. An impressive French figural mantle clock. Contrasting dark patinated bronze with gilt highlights. The arched case surmounted by figures of Sophia goddess of wisdom holding a book and Cupid hoding a frond, with relief mount to the frfont depicting a woman in clasical drapery, on a rectangular base with bellflower and anthemion cast gallery, on marmo verde antico base with relief panel to the front depicting amorini engaged in activities emblematic of the Arts and Sciences, with feet to the front modelled as recumbent lions, the white enamel Roman dial with trefoil hands, the twin train movement with countwheel striking on bell. Stamped for Japy Freres. See <http://bathgreen11.freeserve.co.uk/intaglio.htm> (but no further details on this piece) Height: 23 in (58.5 cm) Width: 16.5 in (41 cm) Price: upon application