Antique English Regency ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock signed
Antique English Regency ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock by F Baetens. A wonderful and very rare mantel clock, the entirely original fire gilded mercury ormolu is in virtually mint condition. Set on four ormolu toupee feet, the patinated bronze base with ormolu swag mounts. Set upon the top of the clock is a sleeping cupid, extremely finely cast and finished, and the ormolu is a wonderful buttery colour and entirely original. The white enamel, concave dial, with roman numerals. The movement itself is a very fine, 8 day fusee, signed on the front plate of the movement, F Baetens, 23 Gerrard St, London. A wonderfully rare clock, in virtually mint condition. English, circa 1810-20