19th Century Capodimonte Porcelain Mantel, France

Mid 19th century French capodimonte porcelain and gilt bronze mantel clock. The case is a carefully molded arrangement of porcelain flowers with gilt bronze foliage. Two “lounging” figures frame the clock dial. The cast gilt bronze bezel covers a porcelain dial with painted arabic numerals. The hands are made of bronze and gilded. The movement is an eight day time only with a cylinder escapement.