A Napoleon III ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock by Deniere Paris, 19th century, France. Twin barrels with anchor escapement. Surmounted by a couple of neo-classical figures personifying the Arts, surrounded by musical instruments, books, portraits of poets and composers and a putto wielding laurel wreaths. The dial signed Deniere, Ft de Bronzes, a Paris. The movement engraved 2521, Deniere, a Paris, Cailleaux, height 64.5 cm, width 70 cm, depth 31.5 cm