C.1875, French, Monumental Bronze & Marble Hunting theme mantel clock in very good original condition.

C.1875, French, Monumental Bronze & Marble Hunting theme mantel clock in very good original condition. This is a large, heavy and impressive clock. The finely detailed bronzes are thin walled and at first you might think they were white metal. A rider at top has his arm extended (lance absent) to spear a deer. Two hunting dogs are keeping pace with the horse. The large front feet are gilt bronze twisted grape vines, the left with a dark bronze dog, and the right with a boar. Under the dial hang a couple of dead ducks, and other hunting items. The well made bell strike French movement is unsigned, the porcelain dial with Roman numerals and Arabic 5 minute markers. The finely pierced hands are gilded. A small repair where the horse attaches to the main bronze; otherwise intact. The marble is a gray-green mottled color, minor edge losses, but overall very good. This clock should be picked up in person. Width = 28.5", Height = 25 inches