The French ormolu urn clock on a rectangular base. Petit Pendule au Cygnes Brass and gilt bronze. The handles are formed by swan necks starting from acanthusleaves. White enamelled dial with black roman numerals for the hours and minutes marking. On the base appliqué of al laurel wreath of victory Standing on four round feet. Movement with going and striking train.
Literature.
Die Französische Bronze Uhr by Elke Niehüser. blz.267 1361. Quelle 61 ( Tardy -band 2 ) .II, 217
Idem French Bronze Clocks blz. 265
France, circa 1810.
Period: Empire
Height: 33 cm. (13 inches.)
Base: 10,5 x 9 cm. (4,1 x 3,5 inches.)
Weight: 2.607 grams.