French Marble Mantel Clock Set Moreau Sculptures

Classic French design is beautiful in this three piece mantel clock garniture set. The clock and candelabras all have marble bases.

The clock has a sculpture "La Nuit" or Night, signed by famous French sculptor, "Hip. Moreau." Hippolyte Francois Moreau (1832-1927) was a prominent member of the famous French family of sculptors. Born in Dijon, he worked mostly in Paris, where he won a medal at the Universal Exposition or World's Fair of 1900. His work is found in museums around the world, a statue is on the facade of the Paris city hall or "Hotel de Ville."

The clock has its original brass 8 day movement which has been oiled and keeps excellent time, striking the hour and half on a silvery toned bell. On the back of the movement is a signature, "A. D. Mougin, Deux Medailles."

All three pieces are finished on the back because they were traditionally placed in front of a mirror over a fireplace mantel. The richly grained green marble is excellent with only minor rough spots at the edges. There are touchups and repairs to the spelter or pewter-like alloy metal work, see photos.

This elegant French clock set dates from the 1890's. The clock measures 14" wide, 7" deep and 25" tall. Both candelabras are 10" x 10" and 24" tall.

Item # H-C2115 WEBO