French Ormolu & Black Slate Figural Topper Mantel Clock

Lot description

French bronze dore and black slate mantel clock, late 19th c., figural patinated bronze topper modeled as young couple placing bird in cage, over squared base with molded trim and grotesque-form corner mounts, central white porcelain dial with Roman numeral hour markers, time-and-strike movement marked Japy Freres, rising on scrolled feet, accompanied by unassociated pendulum and key, bell and striker operational, operational status of movement unknown, approx 20.5"h, 12.5"w, 9.5"d, 39lbs Provenance: From the estate of Carl Carter (Texas, 1955-2023)