A 19th century French Louis XVI style bronze and ormolu mantel clock, surmounted with figures of

A 19th century French Louis XVI style bronze and ormolu mantel clock, surmounted with figures of Apollo and Diana flanking the dial, silk suspension movement signed Nemon a Paris, width 42cm height 60cm ***CONDITION REPORT*** Looks to be an honest untouched condition, patination on the bronze is a dark chocolate colour with some light rubbing at the extremities, black numerals to the dial are rubbed and hands are bent out of shape, some oxidisation spotting to the gilding of the case and some rubbing around the feet, hinge to backdoor is at 7 o’clock but it does shot, movement has a plate just running over the beginning of the makers name, no pendulum or key, looks to be complete but not tested for timekeeping PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.