French Victorian Hand Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock
This exceptional French Victorian mantel clock exhibits wonderful craftsmanship and artistic allure. The cast brass case features expertly turned columns and finials creating a beautiful shape. Hand-painted porcelain panels decorate the front and sides of the clock depicting elegant Victorian figures in richly colored period finery. Birds in flight, foliage, and scrollwork decorate the borders further enhancing the scenes with depth and adornment. Finally, the wonderful artwork continues onto the dial with stylized radial Arabic numerals to indicate the time.
A two-train eight-day movement strikes on a gong every hour and half hour. This marvelous clock bears a full restoration and a one-year warranty.
14″ High x 8″ Wide x 5″ Deep
Circa 1890