Black patina composition mantel set resting on a black and sea green marble base. It comprises three pieces including a clock and a pair of cassolettes. The clock surmounted by an Allegory of Reading, its elbow resting on a four-legged central table with a lioness caryatid bust. The round white enamelled dial with black painted Roman numerals. Mechanical movement with key Napoleon III period - Late 19th century Height : cm cm - Width: cm - Depth: cm (some missing parts and old restorations)