Hello dear buyer i am offering a piece from my collection A very unusual and quite monumental antique French Louis XVI style Napoleon III ormolu mantel clock by Maison Marquis, the Movement by Languereau, Paris, 1860: surmounted by an urn issuing flower swags, the rectangular body with beveled glazed front and sides, the dial encircled by ribbon-tied flower garlands above a scrolled anthemion frieze centered to front and back by a female mask, above draped labrequins, the reverse of the wreath mount stamped indistinctly with letters DIAL: the white enamel dial inscribed 'Mson Marquis Languereau Paris' Movement: twin barrel movement with Brocot escapement and rack striking on bell, stamped 'Languereau Paris', with original sunburst pendulum, and winding key. The original ormolu base with a centered Medusa head exceptionally hand-chiseled just as the rest of the cast and hand-chiseled ormolu. Clocks of this size and quality are exceptionally rare, and were made either by commission for a noble family or made for Exposition Universelle. Marked MSON MARQUIS - LANGUEREAU Cie. - A PARIS, French, circa 1860 Dimensions: Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 12.25 in (31.12 cm) * Ready to ship in 1?3 business days shipping i do ship worldwide by registered mail with traking number shipping time tokes up to 1-3 business days. * return policy I check each product myself and only sell the best quality products anyway If you are not satisfied with it first, please contact me and I will do what pleases you In its original packaging and provided that the item is in its original condition as received Feel free to contact me and I will do everything I can to make you feel good feedback i give immediate positive feedback for buyer as soon as payment is received for the purchase in any case of problem contact me right away leaving feedback so i will do my very best to resolve any problem and to make you satisfied * Thank you for shopping