"Large Siena Marble And Bronze Clock, 1st Empire Period, To The Glory Of "napoleon I""
Ornamental and with a wire mechanism (from the First Empire period) this imposing and beautiful mantel clock to the glory of Napoleon I, Parisian manufacture around 1810. In bronze with natural patina and beautiful Siena breccia marble (Tuscany). This remarkable beautiful period piece is of high quality, the finesse of the chiseling for beautiful ornaments, braided laurel garland supported on the base by two eagles with outstretched wings, in the center a star, acanthus scrolls, beautiful ornamental friezes of stilized palmettes, terminal with rich molded cornice with the attributes of the terrestrial globe and laurel branch and flag to the conquest of the world. The great Napoleon very expressive holds a telescope in his right hand, the left as it should be in his waistcoat; he has his spurs finely chiseled like the whole statue of which I will not run out of praise for the many details; notably wearing his famous bicorne... An exceptional piece due to its size and its beautiful finish; the mechanism in good working order and its beautiful ringing with an Argentinian timbre