A mid 19th century gilt figural mantel clock the dial signed Leroy A Paris, the movement signed ...

A mid 19th century gilt figural mantel clock the dial signed Leroy A Paris, the movement signed and numbered 128 and with Japy Frères pastille of elaborate form surmounted by a classical maiden holding a bouquet and flanked by a bow and quiver and a putto, the drumhead case raised on floriate and fern fronds, the Roman enamel dial with small R A indicator above XII and steel moon hands, the twin spring barrel movement with delicate anchor escapement, the identically numbered pendulum with silk suspension striking on a bell with a winding key, 48cms high Footnotes: The medal for Japy Frères on the back plate lists all the medals the company had won at that point; 1823, 1827, 1834, 1839, 1844, and 1849. As the next medal won by the company was in 1851, the movement was likely to have been made between 1849 and 1851. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * TP * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing