Rare Empire Clock

Exceptional Empire gilt bronze clock representing "The discovery of static electricity".
Clock commemorating the discovery (by Ramsden 1768) of the production of static electricity by friction on leather cushions produces electricity stored in the Leyden jar.
A female figure receives a discharge causing a concussion.
The base is decorated with a bas-relief on the theme of science.
The clock rests on four spinning top feet.
White enamel dial, movement with hour and half-hour chimes, wire suspension.

The pair of candlesticks are also available and will be sold separately.

Empire period, a French work circa 1800

Dimensions :
Height 37.5 cm
Width 30.5 cm
Depth 11 cm

The clock needs a cleaning , the mechanism is in working order.
Beautiful quality , a real collector's item !