Spectacular Sculptural mantel clock in very good condition. France, XIX Century

This gorgeous mantel clock was made in France in the 19th century and is enormously beautiful. The clock has an ormolu gilded metal box that depicts a charming sculptural group, very elegant and gracious. Both the box and the clocks movement are greatly preserved, with no flaws or cracked parts. The clock has an 8 days Paris movement that has been fine-tuned. The movement works perfectly, chiming the hours and the halves. It preserves the original key needed to wind it up and set the clock. The ormolu gilded box depicts a beautiful mythological female figure; this figure is driving a chariot led by two naked kids, probably Cupids. The clocks face is white and is decorated with golden radius. It has black Arab numbers and black hands. If we open the rear door we will reach the clocks movement, signed with the AD MOUGIN mark. Mougin was a famous French clockmaker whose atelier was located in Rue de Turenne 75, Paris. He is known to have worked in the French capital city at the turn of the 19th century. Before 1900 he was awarded two medals (DEUX MEDAILLES) in international exhibitions; this fact is mentioned in his mark. The movement also bears the serial number 1347 engraved in the metal. The gilded metal box stands out because of its delicate feature. Romantic in style, boasts a great movement and an irresistible charm. The woman who drives the chariot, probably a nymph or a fairy, is holding the slim metal reins. The other end of the reins is held by one of the naked kids; he is sitting at the front of the chariot. At the back stands the other kid so the two small figures flank the woman and create a balanced effect. The clocks face is in the center of the chariot. The whole set stands on a baroque base, full of moldings and supported by curved legs. Because of its impressive beauty and delicate composition, this fantastic clock deserves to belong to a great museum of decorative arts. Measurements: Width: 13.7 in / 35 cm. Height: 20.8 in / 53 cm.