Louis XVI style harness. France, Napoleon III period, mid-19th century.

Louis XVI style harness. France, Napoleon III period, mid-19th century.
White marble and gilt bronze. The beveled crystal and white marble case is profusely decorated with fine gilt bronze mounts.
Paris movement.
Excellent condition, the watch has been serviced and works.
Measurements: 53 x 26 x 18 cm (clock); 59 x 24 x 24 x 24 cm (candlesticks).

Fireplace garniture combining white marble and gilded bronze with "borne" clock and matching candlesticks. It is surmounted by a flaming torch and a laurel wreath in gilt bronze, with garlands extending to the sides of the dial with a ribbon. The flat plinth is raised on legs with gadroons. The enamel dial, with Arabic numerals marking the hours, is delicately decorated with garlands of painted flowers. Intricate foliate ornamentation on all three pieces.