Beschreibung:

A fine French Napoleon III Louis XVI revival patinated and gilt bronze figural mantel clockdial bearing signature for Ferdinand Berthoud the case by Eugene Bazart, Paris circa 1860rectangular eight-day bell striking movement with stamped trademark of a square-rigged ship with initials JLF/EMS to shrouds and numbered 16306 to backplate, the white enamel Roman numeral convex dial bearing signature in red script Ferdinand Berthoud A PARIS to centre, with fine foliate pierced and chased gilt hands and Arabic five minutes to outer track within fine guilloche chased gilt bezel, the case with patinated figure of a winged cherub wearing a sword standing beside the dial with floral trail surmount and resting on billowing clouds beside martial trophy, the bowfronted base with repeating triform motif inset panel terminating with leafy rosettes to angles, on conforming shaped white marble plinth with generous gilt disc feet, The rear with cast signature Eug. Bazart, Paris, 47cm (18.5ins) high. Bazart was a maker of fine decorative objects who worked in Paris circa 1850-75. The current clock is a faithful replica of a Louis XVI model which even bears the signature of an eminent Louis XVI horologist in order to make it appear as authentic as possible. The quality of the chiselling and gilding to the castings of the current lot equals that of the original, and reflects the standards set out by the leading ebenistes of the period such as Befort Jeune and Henri Dasson 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. , weights, winding and case keys: we cannot guarantee that the correct number of weights (where appropriate) and/or keys are present with the clock, nor do we indicate in the catalogue description whether weights or keys are present as many clocks are consigned without them. Please check with the department to establish whether they are present or not prior to bidding. : 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. : dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres (and inches for English clocks). 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.