A fine French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock with children reading in a library, 19th C.

H 43 - L 26 cm

The dial marked 'Lepage et au Cler a Paris'.

The work inscribed '11658'.

Ref.:

- A similar clock can be seen on p. 430 in the 'Encyclopédie de la pendule française' by Pierre Kjelberg and p. 224 (584) in the 'French bronze clocks' by Elke Niehüser.

Condition: (UV-checked)

- The mantel clock in very good condition, with the usual minor wear to the gilt decoration.

- The springs tested with the key and tension is present.

- The bell and the pendulum not original.