Huge Napoleon III triptych clock in marble and gilt bronze - Italy 19th century
Huge Napoleon III triptych in red Verona marble and gilt bronze. Clock with beautiful sculptures depicting two little Venus and Cupid chasing each other, surrounded by doves and floral elements. Central body with rich and accurate decorations with ram's head, flowers and a festooned upper crater. Clock with circular chiseled dial with Roman numerals in enamelled porcelain. 6-light candlesticks with volute arms supported by cherubs. Majestic, scenographic and fine workmanship piece of furniture. Watch mechanism in perfect working order (winding key present). Very good conservation conditions; small lacks, cracks to the gilding and natural