Louis XVI style mantel clock in porphyry with finely cast ormolu mounts. The vase-shaped case is enriched with classical masks, scrolling acanthus handles, and a decorative cartouche to the front.
The clock features a cercle tournant movement, where the cylindrical enamel dials rotate while the hand remains fixed — a refined and technically sophisticated mechanism.
Raised on a square porphyry base with pierced mounts and an ormolu plinth, this piece is a fine example of 19th century French decorative arts.
France, mid 19th century
Height 38cm