189 - Large French Napoleon III Ormolu Grand Clock

Large French Napoleon III Ormolu Grand Clock A 19th-century French Napoleon III ormolu Grand Clock Marquis Languerau & Co. The sculpted case features lion masks with rings on the sides and a berry-adorned finial, resting on foliate husks and brackets and a sculpted base. The impressive 7-inch white enamel dial displays bold black Roman numerals and Arabic five-minute markers, with finely pierced gilt brass hands. It is signed in the center: Mson Marquis Languerau & Co, Paris; the large French twin-train movement with rack striking on a large bell mounted to the backplate, currently ticking and striking. 70 cm high, 51.5 cm wide, 25 cm deep Footnotes: Provenance Christie’s London, November 14, 2019, lot 578. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: W W The lot is bulky or has characteristics that require it to be collected from a designated warehouse. Please refer to the “Post-Auction Collection and Storage” section for further details. Please note that transfer and storage fees will apply to any lot not collected within 14 days of the auction date. Starting on the 15th day following the sale, storage fees will be the buyer’s responsibility. For further information on this lot, please visit Bonhams.com