MONUMENTAL FRENCH FIGURAL BRONZE AND MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK,Mid-19th century. Time and strike spring-driven brass movement; porcelain dial with Roman hour markers, signed "Deniere, Ft de Bronzes, Paris"; movement stamped with "BR' 'Deniere a Paris 3342'; Deniere was renowned studio of French Bronziers that were suppliers to the Royal French Court, and one of finest Paris clockmakers who was clockmaker to King Louis XVI; two gilt bronze putti adorn top of clock, both seated amid grape clusters and leaves, one holding grapes, one blowing into conch shell; medallions of gilt flowers flanking clock dial; rectangular marble base with rounded ends decorated with gilt bronze, supported on six large ormolu bun feet; a very heavy clock. - 16 in. x 22 1/2 in. Estimate $3,000-5,000
One foot is loose and needs to be tightened onto case; crack on bottom right side marble; glass on back door is cracked; strike needs adjusting; brass works need cleaning; the clock has collected a lot of dust over the years and needs a thorough cleaning to bring back to true life; the marble and bronze alone are of great value; a very impressive clock which must weigh between 80-100 pounds
