Very Special And Richly Decorated Empire Mantel Clock

Beautiful gilt bronze mantel clock. With 1st original gilding. A classically dressed woman is seated on a stool with the quiver and bow of love in her lap. Amor stands behind her and seems to want to shout something with his hand to his mouth. Garlands of flowers and doves are visible at the feet of amor. The mechanism of the movement and the dial are visible in the middle. To the left and right of these ornaments with playing children are visible. What is very special is that detailed ornaments of a vase with leaf garlands and curls have also been included on the sides of the clock. The clock has 6 legs. The movement has an enamel dial signed: "Lory a Paris", with Roman numerals and "Breguet" style hands. The clock has an 8-day spring-loaded anchor movement with silk pendulum, striking mechanism every half hour on a small silver bell.