19th Century, gilt bronze, depicting a putto and rooster atop a rectangular marble base with applied ormolu foliate frieze and toupie feet, unmarked enameled clock dial, with key.

12.5 x 11.5 x 5 in.

A Charlotte, North Carolina Estate and by Descent

This composition featuring a putto reading poetry while a rooster perches atop the clock case, has been copied by many makers including Meissen and Henry Dasson.

Scattered rubbing to gilt surface; unknown if working. Please see Sale Terms and Conditions: Clocks and Watches.