"Empire Clock Depicting The Discovery Of Electricity"
Exceptional and rare 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 feet.
White enamel dial, movement with hour and half-hour strike, wire suspension.
The pair of candlesticks are also available and will be sold separately.
Empire period; a French work around 1800.
Height 37.5 cm Width 30.5 cm Depth 11 cm
The clock needs cleaning , a real collector's item!
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