Large French Louis Philippe mantel clock of gilt and dark patinated bronze, approx. 1850

Large French Louis Philippe mantel clock of gilded and dark patinated bronze, dial with black Roman numerals. Clock case decorated with young Neapolitan couple seated under a palm tree, base with ornamentation in the form of seashells, foliage and winding vines. Approx. 1850. H. 50 cm. W. 38 cm. D. 12 cm. Shows age-related signs of use and handling; repair on palm tree. Key and pendulum included. The clock was ticking at the time of assessment.