FRENCH LOUIS XV ROCOCO RAINGO-FRERES DORE BRONZE MANTLE CLOCK,Mid-19th Century. Marked to works. Figural dore bronze case having a serpentine front raised on scrolling feet supporting a reclining winged putto figure resting on globe, and a recling putto figure holding a botanical porcelain inset picture frame, among various objects representing the arts. Dial having mounted roman numerals, an one hand in the form of a snake. The second hand is not present. Works marked Raingo Freres, a Paris. Wheel strike on a single bell. - 14" high x 16 5/8" wide x 6" deep. Estimate $1,200-1,800
Lacking pendulum, key is present. One of the hands is lacking. The clock does appear to function.
