Alfred-Emmanuel-Louis Beurdeley 1847-1919 A Louis XVI style gilt bronze mantel clock Paris, circa 1875

incised BY on the underside, the enamelled dial with Roman numerals and signed F^D Berthould A PARIS, the twin train movement stamped BD and numbered 723

Dial with small chips to enamel at winding holes and light surface dirt. Gilt bronze with light rubbing, traces of oxidation and surface dirt. The pediment above dial with two small holes at sides; possibly lacking element. In good condition. Clock lacking pendulum and key. Please note that the movement has not been checked for functionality. However, the movement is complete and may be put into a working state by a professional horologist.
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The present model is based on a design by François Vion and Jean-Claude-Thomas-Duplessis.