"Rare Table Clock "gardener" Clock In Gilt Bronze, Empire Period Circa 1820."
Very rare pendulum in gilded bronze with mercury called "au jarnier". Depicting a gardener who draws water from the well to water the plants. Empire period 1810-1820 approximately. Original wire movement, beautiful gilding although it requires cleaning, a restoration of the enamelled dial is required (see photo). A SIMILAR CLOCK IS ON DISPLAY AT THE SAINT-OMER MUSEUM (SEE PAGE 432 OF THE BOOK “LA PENDULE FRANCAIS” BY PIERRE KJELLBERG). RARE AND REFINED ITEM!