C.1900, French, Lyre Form Mantel Set, Onyx and bronze, with cloisonne trim, and in excellent original condition.

C.1900, French, Lyre Form Mantel Set, Onyx and bronze, with cloisonne trim, and in excellent original condition. All of the brilliants are intact on the bezel. The porcelain dial is decorated with polychrome wreaths and is nearly perfect with only a tiny chip near the F/S adjust stem. All of the ormolu is bright and original. The one item that keeps this from being outstanding is a replaced back foot on clock case. This does not show from the front, and you could turn another to match. The candle stands are in very good condition as well, with only minor edge roughness on the mottled tax onyx. The Marti movement is marked with their prize medal stamp and also the letters "JI" in a shield. The bezel in the rear originally had a dust crystal that can be replaced. This is really one of the nicest looking sets we have seen in a while. Height 18 inches