French Empire Period Figural Ormolu Mantel Clock

Lot description

French Empire period bronze dore mantel clock, early 19th c., surmounted by two Classical figures in draped garments, with turned-form finial and foliate wreath crest, centering enameled porcelain dial, with Roman numeral hour markers, unmarked time-and-strike movement, silk suspension spring, over stepped platform base with cast lyre motif, flaming torches, and draped foliate swag, rising on bun feet, accompanied by pendulum and key, time movement observed operating, would likely benefit from a professional inspection to ensure accurate time-keeping, approx 14.5"h, 13"w, 5.5"d, 13.75lbs Provenance: Dallas, Texas: When the madness of collecting collides with connoisseurship