A fine biscuit porcelain and ormolu mounted mantel timepiece.

The beautifully sculpted biscuit porcelain figure is attributed to Nast Frères of Paris depicting Chronos and a Putti set in a boat, possibly crossing the Styx; the winged figure of Chronos holds the drum case under one arm while the Putti guides the boat; the stepped base with ormolu mount. The typical Weeks movement with single fuseé and rear mounted half-deadbeat escapement, with steel rod pendulum and brass bob engraved with compass points. The white enamel dial signed Weeks Museum Coventry Street with Roman numerals and Arabic minutes at fifteen minute intervals, with blued steel moon hands.

Height: 11 inches (28cms)
Width: 14 ½ inches (37cms)
Depth: 7 inches (18cms)