Empire Portico Clock, Gilt Bronze, Carrara Marble And Black Marble

An Empire period portico clock, in chased and mercury-gilded bronze, black marble and white Carrara marble. Two flat columns, preceded by two columns formed of women's heads, busts and feet, frame the movement surmounted by two sphinxes on either side of a white marble pediment decorated with foliage and horns of plenty in chased bronze. They rest on a rectangular base adorned on the front by a bronze plaque with a charming decoration of children's games. A drapery and a very finely chased and richly decorated apron are located under the white enamel dial which bears the inscription: "in Paris". Movement with silk thread suspension, striking on the hours and half hours, in perfect working order.