Antique French Fireplace Suit

An antique French mantelpiece (French: garniture de cheminée), most likely dating from the second half of the 19th century or the turn of the 20th century (Belle Époque / Napoleon III style). The mantelpiece is topped with a full-figure female figure made of patinated metal (most often a zinc alloy, known as zincalloy or bronze). The figure holds ears of grain and a spear/staff, suggesting an allegory of agriculture, summer, or the Roman goddess of harvest, Ceres. A pair of matching candelabra (multi-branched candlesticks). An original winding key. Case and base: Crafted from distinctive, veined pink marble. Fittings and feet: The ornate, ornately carved elements at the base and the dial are made of gilded brass or bronze. Such luxurious sets were a staple in the living rooms of wealthy 19th-century homes. The clock is in working order, it strikes the hours but it runs very fast because it does not have a pendulum There is a small chip of enamel on the dial near the left winding hole. .Thank you for your attention. Please see my other items. Payment via Revolut, PayPal, or bank transfer. You are welcome to collect it in person. Contact only via message on the official website. Due to the weight, personal collection only is preferred.