A fine French gilt brass mantel clock retailed by Tiffany & Co. dating to c. 1900.
Case: the arched rectangular case with molded arched top inset with a bevelled glazed aperture over panels adorned with hand-painted floral motifs and a romantic pastoral scene, the upper centre with convex white enamel dial with painted floral garlands, black Arabic numerals, and ornate pierced brass hands, beneath a
plain glazed bezel, the rear door with bevelled opaque glass, on a straight molded ogee base with bun feet.
Movement: eight-day spring driven twin train movement striking the hours and half-hours on a blued steel gong
Marks
Dial with remnants of Tiffany & Co. signature Backplate stamped: A.1 TIFFANY & CO Japy Frères MADE IN FRANCE 5072 4. 11
Dimensions (inches)
Height: 11
Width: 6 1/2
Depth: 4 1/4
Condition
Good - with some enamel losses on one side, a small slice of glass missing at the rear upper left frame door, worn Tiffany mark on face dial. Movement may need service.
