Keywords: Houdibine, Architectural Clock, Porcelain Plaques, Enamel Dial, Roman Numerals, Gilt Bronze, Cassolette, Mechanical Movement, Key Wind, Blade Suspension, Floral Garland, Music Trophy, Acanthus, French Clock

Summary:
French Louis XVI style Mantle Clock gilt bronze w. Sevres porcelain 19th Century signed H Houdibine, The architectural case is topped with a cassolette and decorated with chiseled gilt bronze friezes of oves, acanthus leaves, braid borders, and floral garlands. The rectangular porcelain dial plate is decorated with a polychrome and gilt gallant scene, surrounded by Roman numeral hour markers. Signed “H. Houdibine Ft de bronzes.” The oval base is set with additional porcelain plaques decorated with music trophies and floral garlands. Mechanical key-wind movement with blade suspension.

(Presents well overall with wear to the gilding, scattered surface wear, and age-related discoloration. One hand is missing. Clock has not been tested and is not guaranteed to be in working order.)

Measurement: 4 1/2 x 9 x 5 1/4 in. (11.4 x 22.9 x 13.3 cm.) approx

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