19th Cent. French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock

DESCRIPTION: A Rare Early 19th Cent. French Ormolu Clock Depicting 'THE OATH OF THE HORATII' Cast with a father and his three sons, the latter standing before him, arms around one another, swearing an oath on their swords, the signed enamel Roman dial set in a plinth between them, mounted on a rectangular plinth cast with a long panel depicting a battle scene of five fallen men, the sides mounted with a shield centred by an eye and martial trophies, on an acanthus cast base and paw feet, the movement with circular plates, silk suspension and outside count wheel strike on a bell.
CIRCA: Early 19th Cent.
ORIGIN: France
DIMENSIONS: H:20" L: 19" Depth: 7.5"
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.