2110 - French heavy mantel clock, circa 1880, weighing 32 kg

French heavy mantel clock, circa 1880, weighing 32 kg Impressive French mantel clock, likely from the second half of the 19th century, in an architecturally structured case made of black stone. The base and cornice feature multiple moldings and rest on four richly ornamented bronze feet. The sides are adorned with sculpted lion masks featuring movable ring handles. A round black dial is set in the center, featuring gilded Roman hour indices, a pair of gilded hands, and two winding holes, framed by a metal bezel with a glass cover. Key-wound mechanism; key included; a detached piece is missing; two visible holes for mounting. Several small chips along the edges