A late 19th century, Louis XV style, Buhl style mantel clock, with brass mounts, including a Cupid finial above a 3.25" circular enamelled dial, with Roman numerals and signed 'Vieyres & Repingon', within a beaded bezel, over a pendulum viewing panel, raised on knurled feet, with an 8-day drum movement, striking on a bell, the back-plate stamped 'Vieyres & Repingon a Paris', '2600', '5', some minor damage, 40cm high, with pendulum and detached mount (3)

Condition Report

Not operational in client's home. Generally ok, but 2cm vertical hairline crack from the right winding hole downwards, both sides of clock with many hairline cracks and some discoloration. Top right side return mount detached and edges of rear door chipped.

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