A late 19th century French ormolu mantel clock, with white enamel dial inscribed Mottu Fres. Paris, porcelain front and side panels painted with cherubs and flowers, 10.5ins
Condition report
CONDITION:
enamel dial has hairline cracks and chips to areas around the key holes,
hands tarnished,
glass missing,
base with later metal panel added,
movement stamped mottu fres? a Paris, No.2860, case stamped 146
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