An Exceptional Ormolu and Porcelain Striking Mantel Clock, French early 19th Century, modelled as a pair of putti driving a chariot drawn by two garlanded goats. 

The wheel dial centred by a blue ground porcelain plaque with white enamel Roman chapters, the centre with enamel label inscribed A. Ambrosoni, Paris, the blue ground porcelain base with a frieze of putti playing games and musical instruments, within a gilt band of oak leaves and acorns, on pierced feet cast in the form of entwined vines (also signed on the back plate of the movement).

Condition: Recently serviced, perfect working order and complete.

Width: 18" (46cm). Height: 14.25" (36.5cm).  

Item Sold 

Provenance: James Adam's Auctioneers Dublin Ireland.

Country House Collections Sale held at Slane Castle, Co. Meath, Ireland. October 2010.