NAPOLEON III BRONZE DORÉ FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK.third quarter 19th century. Base of c-scrolls and floral garlands, centering an enamel dial with Roman numerals, surrounded by scrolling wreath and grotesque masque, surmounted by figural bronze of three satyrs playing with a tiger, unsigned - 22 in. tall. Estimate $3,000-5,000
Property of a European gentleman of royal title, collaterally descended from Marie Antoinette.
Some rubbed gilding throughout, bronze has medium crisp casting. Clock has not been tested to keep time.
