French Gilt Bronze Clock with Portrait Plaque of Molière, 19th Century

This is a superb antique French gilt bronze mantel clock with Bleu Celeste porcelain panels in the Sevres manner, circa 1860 in date. The case crowned with two cherubs holding laurels one holding a mask emblematic of theatre, flanking an oval Bleu Celeste porcelain panel of the playwright Molière . The base decorated with ormolu flowers is raised on turned feet and inset with Sevres plaques decorated with cherubs. The circular dial has Roman and Arabic numerals and the clock has an 8 day striking movement complete with count wheel strike and bell, stamped with Miroy Freres to back and is complete with original key bell and pendulum This incredible clock is a must have for any collector of ornamental and decorative pieces. Condition: The clock is in excellent working condition the movement having been cleaned and serviced, the ormolu case having been polished, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 34 x width 52 x depth 14 Dimensions in inches: Height 1 foot, 1 inch x width 1 foot, 8 inches x depth 5 inches