A FRENCH LOUIS PHILIPPE PATINATED BRONZE AND ORMOLU MOUNTED BELGE NOIR MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK Athanase Bourdin, Paris, mid 19th century The circular eight-day bell striking movement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating unusual cam-operated rise-fall adjustment to suspension, the backplate stamped BOURDIN, PARIS, 2343 to upper left and RC to lower margin, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial signed BOURDIN S'R. DE SOURIAU H'R DU ROI, RUE DE LA PAIX 24 to centre, with blued steel moon hands within elaborate vine leaf cast bezel, the rectangular plinth-form case with a cast bronze surmount of a racehorse standing on a diamond lattice pavement, the base with repeating berry and scroll cast gilt band over plain skirt and generous scroll cast front feet. 50cm (19.5ins) high, 36cm (14ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Athanase E. Bourdin is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers & Watchmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Paris 1844-67. Condition Report: Movement is in working condition with no obvious visible evidence of alteration or significant repairs, the bell is present however is loose due to missing securing nut. The dial is missing the brass ferrule for the left hand winding hole which also has noticeable chipping and wear around the aperture. The dial also has a very faint star crack near the centre. The case is generally in good original condition. The bronze figure has minimal ware to the patinated finish and the gilt mounts have some noticeable moderate discolouration. The marble has some slight edge chipping otherwise appears free from noticeable defects. Clock has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer