A French Gilt Bronze Dore Louis XVI Mantle Clock, circa 1780. Solid base raised on toupie feet, with applied wreath ornaments at canted front corners, flanking a Classic Greek frieze. Round clock dial is a cradled in another solid support with figures and swags, with side swan supports. Figure of Cupid sits atop the dial case with a dog stretching to be petted. White enamel dial with Roman numerals; time and strike movement. Written on the dial: “Viein Fils a Epernay”