Антикварные каминные часы с вазами L&F Moreau

An impressive antique French mantelpiece set of a clock and paired antique vases with floral garlands from the period 1890-1919. The items are mounted on a rectangular green marble base and four gilt Louis XV style bronze casting legs. The timepieces are equipped with an 8-day movement that crowns a dial with Arabic numerals on white enamel and a hand-painted floral garland. The movement is equipped with a striking mechanism that announces the hours and half hours by striking a silver-plated bell inside. The main decoration and accent is a sculpture of a putti with birds signed with the initials of the masters - the Moreau brothers (L&F Moreau). They belonged to the Moreau dynasty of sculptors from the French city of Dijon. L&F Moreau is best known for creating exquisite bronze and metal-ceramic watches and sets. L stands for Louis Auguste (1855-1919), who is known for his bronze and metal sculptures. F stands for Hippolyte François (1857-1930), a painter and sculptor. This set with a watch will be a great gift for both an antique connoisseur and a person with good aesthetic taste.