Pendulum In Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III Period - Mid-19th Century

Pendulum in finely chiseled gilt bronze, decorated with a pious young woman in contemplation. The elegant young lady is dressed in a simple but refined outfit. She is wearing a lace cap that hides her long hair held in a sober bun. Her pretty face raised to the sky, she delicately places her right hand on her heart, as if touched by grace. She is leaning on a stoup decorated with an angel and surmounted by a religious alcove surrounding the statue of a Virgin and Child. The inscription "AVE MARIA" is present and underlines the religious character of the scene. Attached to the young woman a hurdy-gurdy implies that she is a musician and that it is perhaps a representation of Sainte-Cécile, the patron saint of music in Christianity. This clock has a white enamel dial accompanied by Roman numerals. The whole rests on a large, meticulously worked plinth, decorated with shells, acanthus leaves, foliage, scrolls, friezes and flowers on a striated background. This Napoleon III gilt bronze clock will delight you with its finesse, charisma and luminosity. ******** Period: Mid 19th century Very good condition. A chip in the dial. Complete movement, supplied with its key, which can be serviced on request with invoice and guarantee. Shipping possible by courier with careful packaging and appropriate protection. Dimensions: Height: 46 cm Width: 31 cm Depth: 12 cm Weight 4.9 kg reference: 301122 Bis additional photos: https://www.antiquites-lecomte.com/boutique/horloges-et-pendules/pendule-en-bronze- dore-period-napoleon-iii-mid-19th