"The Empire Pendulum Electrostatic Machine Ramsden, 37 Ht."
RARE CLOCK PERIOD 1st EMPIRE TO GLORY RAMSDEN INVENTOR OF THE MACHINE IN ELECTROSTATIC 1766. In Bronze Ormolu, gilding matte and glossy origin, traces of wear due to the weather. CUPIDON on a tripod stool holds the handle which actuates the rotation of the glass disc, young woman foot next to the setting terminal of two ducts to Egyptian head. Friezes cupids decor, scientific attributes and chemistry. octagonal base, 4 original feet. Movement wire revised by watchmaker with pendulum and key. enamel dial signed PARIS Height 37 Base 31 x 11 tictac.bruss@gmail.com Tel 0608714846