A Gilt-Bronze Empire Clock In The Form Of a Classical Urn

Description

A Gilt-Bronze Empire Clock In The Form Of a Classical Urn, by Maison Lepautre.

The clock has an ornate cast bezel with a 3-inch porcelain dial with Roman numerals and Breguet style hands. The twin train eight-day movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell and silk thread suspension.

This elegant Empire style clock has a gilt-bronze case in the form of a classical urn with swan neck handles and a winged cherub to the neck. The circular pedestal base is raised on a footed stepped square plinth.