"Large Empire Portico Clock And Mercury Gilded Bronze"
Large, very imposing portico clock, from the Charles period, chiseled with acanthus leaves, geometric shapes, gadroons and water leaves as well as on the flat surfaces of the garlands and rosettes. Large bronze dial highlighted by a thick outline of acanthus leaves, the space between the columns is occupied by a precision pendulum called Berthoud whose end ends with a steel point acting as a stop in a guide resting on the terrace. Imposing base decorated with flower crowns accompanied by laurels. Original mechanism without modification, striking the hours and half hours on an old bell. 47x24x14 cm