T V Sergent (1830 - 1890) - Cherubs & satyr clock in ceramic slip Barbotine

Very rare and important clock.

Exceptional ceramic decorations on a marbled background comprising two cherubs on each side, one carrying a sheaf of wheat the other a dove. On the upper central part a satyr's head surrounded by fruit, on the lower central part, a cherub's head wearing a lion's head and a coat of arms.

The upper cantilevered part is supported by two lion heads with a winding surface.

The central dial inserted on a pedestal, includes Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes, on a white enamel background.

Attributed to Thomas Victor Sergent (1830/1890)