Fine French Empire Mantel Clock Sought Solid Bronze Ormolu Case C1820

Fine ormolu case

Empire French display mantel clock

Fantastic carved details & applied decoration

Superb open bezel and dial

Super sized model Classical Greek figure playing the banjo

French 8-day striking movement

Sought after silk suspension

Circa 1830 French Empire Period

Musical embossed cherub decoration to the base

The dial and case are out standing quality

Movement recently serviced

Comes with key and pendulum

Measures 36cm high by 24cm wide & 10cm deep bezel is 8cm

A fantastic and rare Empire French mantle clock this is a classical French Clock made from solid bronze ormolu case fine original condition. The clock has some amazing ormolu mounts stepped case with great balance and elegance is a true classic antique. Wonderful French musician leaning against the clock dial.

French ormolu Empire mantel clock emblematic of music, the 3.25″ white enamel dial inset into a classical pillar surmounted by a lyre and attended to one side by a standing robed figure playing a harp and to the other with musical instruments fastened to a shaded pole, the movement with outside countwheel, silk suspension and striking on a bell, upon a stepped plinth and cone feet, 14.25″ high

Incredible condition for age, showing slight signs for age, please view the many photos make sure happy