A FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU AND VERDE ANTICO MARBLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK Jean-François Denière, Paris, early 19th century The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the backplate stamped DENIERE, A PARIS and numbered 561 to upper left and GAILLEAUX to lower margin, the circular gilt Roman numeral dial with engine-turned centre and blued steel spade hands set behind convex glazed bayonet-fitted bezel cast with repeating ivy leaf decoration to surround, the cast with a standing female muse with scrolls resting against a pedestal housing the movement opposing a lyre, on plinth base with stylised leaf cast mouldings over conforming skirt with reeded baton decorated apron flanked by scroll feet. 51cm (20ins) high, 33cm (13ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Jean-François Denière is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working during the late 18th and eraly 19th; the website of the Royal Collection further lists his dates as 1774 to 1866. The name GAILLEAUX stamped the lower margin of the backplate is most likely that of the supplier of the movement to Deniere. Condition Report: Movement appears complete and original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although the movement is in working condition the mechanism is somewhat dirty/neglected hence a clean/service is required; the left hand winding square also appears worn/burred hence is difficult to wind at present hence requires re-working. The dial has some very slight discolouration otherwise appears to be in good original condition. The case now has bras overlay replacing green marble slips to each side of the lower skirting otherwise appears to be good original condition with faults to marble limited to a re-stuck chip to the top edge of the base h=just beneath the dial and other minor edge chips. The mounts are in good condition retaining original gilding with only light wear and discolouration; the figure appears to have a deep brown=toned lacquer wash over the gilding to provide contrast to the other mounts. Clock has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer