Beschreibung:

A fine French Louis Philippe rosewood and marquetry mantel clock with calendar and alarm Taveau Freres, Paris, mid 19th century The eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with fine beat adjustment to pendulum crutch and take-off for the calendar work set beneath, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial signed Taveau Freres to centre, with fine gilt 'arrow' hands and blued steel alarm setting hand within a gilt brass engine-turned convex glazed bezel, the rectangular plinth-form case with figural surmount cast as cupid kneeling whilst holding pan pipes above fascia with fine brass, mother of pearl and ivory butterfly inhabited marquetry decorated panel infill around dial, over rectangular glazed aperture enclosing silvered subsidiary day-of-the-week and date-of-the-month dials, the sides divided into panels with brass double line borders, on cavetto moulded skirt base fronted with a scallop-shell centred foliate scroll inlaid panel, with rounded angles and on shallow squab feet, 48cm (19ins) high; with a later well made rosewood wall bracket with rectangular platform with single curved support, 19cm (17.5ins) high, the clock and wall bracket 67cm (22.5ins) high overall. IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS Movements, dials and cases: movements and dials are described as relating to the cases in which they are housed in one of the following three ways: the case.... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial started life in the current case. in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are in a case of correct period and type (and may well be original to the movement and dial), however there is evidence to suggest that they may not have started out life together. now in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are no longer in the original case or one of correct period and/or type. Pendulums, weights, winding and case keys: unless specifically indicated otherwise in the catalogue description it can be assumed that all clocks with cases are sold with the requisite pendulum and correct number of weights (where appropriate), however we cannot guarantee that they are original to the clock. We do not indicate in the catalogue description whether winding or case keys are present with any specific clock. As many clocks are consigned without keys please check with the department to establish whether they are present or not prior to bidding. Condition: due to the mechanical nature of clocks and the fact that most are of great age we cannot offer any guarantee as to whether they are in working order or free from major faults or restoration. Although we endeavour to catalogue items in a fair and informed manner, omission of any comments or observations regarding the condition or originality of a clock in the description does not necessarily indicate that it is free from significant faults, restoration or is in working condition. We would strongly advise any prospective purchaser to view the item in person or request a condition report and/or further images prior to bidding. Measurements: dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres and inches. The measurement given for the height of a longcase clock excludes any removable finials in order to provide an approximate minimum ceiling height in which the clock can be accommodated.