Pendulum Empire Library - The Study Of Sciences -uranie

"The Study of Letters and Astronomy"
Empire period circa 1815.
Elegant clock in chiseled and gilded bronze, called "in the Study".
Representing an antique woman reading, leaning on a Library terminal, in which the movement with the enameled dial is inscribed.
Rectangular base in sea green marble decorated with a frieze of palmettes, supported by small spinning top feet.
Rich ornamentation in finely chiseled and gilded bronze.
Superb quality of execution of the character and the decorations.
Magnificent shine of the original mercury gilding. I
n good working order, revised by a specialist clockmaker.
Strikes the hours and half hours. Wire suspension.
Pendulum, gong and key provided.
Height: 35 x Width: 30 x Depth: 12cm
This clock model was created by Jean-André REICHE, bronzier and designer (1752-1817)

Bibliography:
-Kjellberg ''Encyclopédie de la pendule française'' p. 395 (photo)
-French Bronze Clocks: 1700-1830 - Niehuser, Elke