Charles X Period Bronze Pendulum

Clock in gilded and patinated bronze, representing the cave where Androcles healed and removed a thorn from a lion's paw. The carving is very expressive, the mercury matte gilding of very good quality. Charles X period. Paris movement with recoil anchor escapement, wire suspension, striking the hours and a half hours on a count wheel. Condition: mechanics in good condition, original gilding and patina. Dimensions: Height 41 cm - Width 26 cm - Depth 18 cm. The myth: Androcles flees from his violent master, then Consul in Africa. He crosses in his flight, a strong and powerful lion injured in one leg. He takes care of him in a cave, and will live for three years by his side. Androcles will finally be taken prisoner and sentenced to be devoured in the arena. The lion supposed to devour him recognizes Androcles in the arena. He licks it and cuddles it. They are both carried in triumph through Rome with cries of "Behold the lion who gave hospitality to a man, and behold the man who healed a lion". Summary according to Aulu-Gelle, 2nd century AD, "Les Nuits Antiques", book V, 14.