A French ormolu and bronze novelty mantel time piece, late 18^th/early 19^th century, as an infant boy holding a bunch of grapes, seated upon the back of a bull terrier, itself carrying a basket of grapes, inset with a 1.5 inch circular enamel watch dial with Arabic numerals and fusee movement, signed ‘Duchene, Paris, No. 19712’, on an oval base cast with a grape and vine relief to the front face and on three milled barrel feet, rear foot absent, 19cm high, 7.5cm deep, 19cm wide

Condition Report
One foot absent, chip to enamel dial, surface scratches throughout, movement not guaranteed, general wear and tear commensurate with daily use

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