French Napoleon III White Marble and Gilt Bronze Figural Mantle Clock by Maison Marquis, Paris, the cylindrical clock situated below a gilt bronze urn inset with blue enamel, flanked by the figure of Urania on the left, and a putto with a sundial on the right. The white enamel clock face with Roman numeral chapters, with Arabic numerals marking five minute intervals, the face enameled MSON MARQUIS / LANGUEREAU & CIE / PARIS. 

Langereau et Cie were the clockmaking arm of the Maison Marquis enterprise, while Maison Marquis designed the elaborate clock cases in gilt bronze and additional luxe materials. The firm of Marquis was located at 25, rue Chapon, Paris, the firm were elected to the Réunion des fabricants de bronzes de la ville de Paris in 1844.

{Approximate dimensions:  18" high x 14 1/2" wide x 8 1/4" deep.}.

Back to clockworks absent. Minor pitting to gilt bronze surfaces, and to marble. Minor surface wear and scratches. Please contact the Furniture and Decorations department for a detailed condition report on this lot.