Aug Moreau Mystery Clock with Swirling Drape

A 19th century French Aug Moreau spelter figured mystery clock,…
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A 19th century French Aug Moreau spelter figured mystery clock, labeled 'Le lever du jour Aug. Moreau', the young man with swirling drape holding aloft the support for the clock, the black enameled/painted orb encasing the movement with dial to the front, the weight suspended below. Some faults, include to clock mount and orb . Marble base, height 62 cm.

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  • Spelter - Spelter was the name given to an alloy of zinc and brass or copper used in the 19th century for statuary and lighting. It is a brittle bluish-white metal. It was used as a cheap replacement for bronze, but being brittle easily breaks and can't be repaired. When finished it can often be mistaken for bronze, but if discreet a scratch on the base displays shows a greyish colour, the metal is spelter, if a golden colour the metal is most likely bronze.
  • Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.