Clock and garniture set (4) - Marble, Bronze - 1850-1900

For sale, a sumptuous and complete 3-piece Napoleon III era fireplace garniture (19th century), in polished Belgian black marble with veined red marble inlays.

This prestigious ensemble includes :
1. A large architectural portico clock adorned with superb floral engravings highlighted in gilding. The white enamel dial has its original hands under a glass bronze bezel. The high-quality clock movement is signed by the famous master clockmaker "V.R. Breveté Paris" (Victor Reclus, workshops on rue du Temple).
2. Two matching decorative cassolettes (urns) in coordinated black and red marble.
3. The original bronze pendulum/balance bearing the serial number strictly identical to the mechanism (No. 25192).
4. The original winding key.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS :
• Period: 19th century (Napoleon III / circa 1870).
• Movement: Signed V.R. Breveté Paris (Victor Reclus).
• Clock dimensions: Length: 46 cm / Height: 36 cm.
• Condition: Good condition with magnificent marble shine. Dial very clean. Movement complete with original key and pendulum. Note: One of the two cassolettes has play in its marble joint and will simply need tightening by the inner stem. Minor normal wear micro-scratches on the edges.

A grand and authentic antique timepiece, ideal to adorn a classic living room, a manor, or for a prestige antiques collector.