A FRENCH ORIENTALIST PORCELAIN FIGURAL MANTLE CLOCK BY GUYERDET JUENE, PARIS
Guyerdet Juene, Paris, France, circa 1870

The case of rectangular form with scroll and acanthus mounts on bracket feet, the maroon body with enamelled floral border to the front and gilt detailing throughout, surmounted by a figure of a Turk on a rearing stallion on a naturalistic base, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and signed 'Guyerdet Jne, A Paris', the twin train movement with outside countwheel and silk suspension, striking the full and half hours on a bell, signed 'GUYERDET JNE, A PARIS' and numbered '1252', lacking pendulum, 46.5cm x 29.5cm.