Architectured Pendulum With The Lion Of The Medici And Its Cassolettes

Pendulum of architectural form, in black and green marble, the dial in gilded bronze flanked laterally by fluted pilasters in patinated bronze with Corinthian capitals, the broken pediment framing a terrace welcoming the lion of the Medici * in patinated bronze.
Pair of casserole dishes, in two-tone marble, with handles and piedouche in patinated bronzes resting on plinths also with pilasters.
Excellent condition, original movement complete and in working order
Napoleon III period

* The lion of the Medici, according to the version executed by Flaminio Vacca around 1594 for the entrance to the Villa Medici in Rome, and moved in 1789 to the loggia dei Lanzi in Florence. The lion holds under his paw a gilt bronze sphere, in reference to the six balls constituting the arms of the House of Medici.