French Empire Style Mantel Table Clock In Gilt Bronze. Made Around 1800-1815

A unique Library clock in empire style. Made from Bronze that has the original gold finish.
It shows two children that are studying in the library. The children are sitting in front of the clock and none of them is having knowledge of the time. Both of the children are barefooted and are wearing short chitons.
The right one is reading normally while the left one is reading while following the text with his finger.
The timepiece is framed by a base of bronze that is decorated in relief with a library.
The clock rests on an oval base decorated with a beautiful garlands and set upon four finely decorated feet. The fine bronze details of the scene is achieved by variations in all kinds but in the same theme. For instance the rounded oval base repeats itself in the curved backs of the children, their rounded heads and limbs and the circle of the dial.
This clock is taller than the most library clocks, it is also more elegant.
This clock is made of high quality materials and is in good condition.
The dial is decorated with a beautiful surrounding of floral decorations. It has beautiful hands also.
The enamel dial has some minor damage at the right top. Please check the pictures.
The clock strikes every half and whole hour on a bell that reacts on a count wheel with a rope.
The clock is complete including winding key.
The clock has been cleaned and checked by a professional clockmaker.

Cleaned, checked and oiled by a professional clockmaker
The enamel dial has some minor damage at the right top. Please check the pictures.

The measurements are about:
CM: 43 cm high x 29 cm wide x 20 cm deep.
INCH: 17 inch high x 11.5 inch wide x 8 inch deep.

More information of this clock can also be found in these two famous clock encyclopaedias :
* French Bronze Clocks by Elke Niehüser, p.224 - 584
* Encyclopédie de la pendule française by Pierre Kjellberg, p. 430.B

This beauty will be packed very carefully and send worldwide including tracking and insurance