Small Rococo-style mantel clock

A curved, rising column-shaped case supported by four scrolled feet, with an open crown of trellis ornamentation. Rich relief decoration in the rocaille style and floral motifs covers the entire surface. On the front side is a molded deer's head, suspended by a net-like fabric, with Boucher's lovers floating in the clouds. The narrow sides feature beautiful floral compositions. Polychrome painting. Designed by J.J. Kändler. The clock has a removable, round pocket watch movement with key winding. A white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, signed "George à Lyon" (active around 1807-1815) with number 3667. The back cover of the clock is missing. Restored. Marked monogram. Height: 25 cm. See Baillie, Vol. 1, p. 305. A small porcelain Rococo clock with a deer's head, painted with Boucher's lovers and floral bouquets. Meissen. Mid-18th century.