Georges-Alphonse-Bonifacio Monbro, called Monbro Ainé 1807-1884 A French Chinoiserie Louis XV style gilt-bronze three piece clock garniture Paris, mid-19th century

the enameled dial inscribed MONBRO AINE A PARIS / Jacquier H^er

Tarnishing to gilding with losses to high reliefs. 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. one hand broken and several chips to enamel of dial. two visible holes to the base of each candelabra possibly from casting. pendulum and bell are present. no winding keys. Glass to movement visit hinged door lacking at the back of the clock
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