Lyre Clock In Mahogany And Gilt Bronze, Empire Period - Early Nineteenth

Mahogany clock with Wire suspension system, Empire period. Its main part carved in the shape of a Lyre features a Bronze Dial with two hands with inscriptions in Roman numerals. It is richly crafted: friezes of Shells and beaded around the perimeter, Decorations of foliage in the center. It is crowned with a Bronze ornament carved with Acanthus, Scrolls and Flowers. On either side of the instrument are integrated two fictitious pivots also cut. The lower part of the Lyre is generously embellished with chiseled Bronzes in Crown of Roses and Rinceaux, in the heart of which we discover two heads of Lions. We can make out a pretty Butterfly Pendulum through the five vertical rods representing the strings of the instrument. It hangs from a wire integrated into the bicentenary mechanism of this Clock. The set rests on a rectangular mahogany veneered base, molded and embellished with a wide bronze belt shaped in foliage. This base is itself camped on four circular and flat feet in Bronze. Note that the Dial of this Pendulum is stamped with the Cabinetmaker 'Pigneret', and that the underside of the base also has a signature. This Clock is supplied with its key which, once introduced into the holes of the Dial, will allow the mechanism to be reassembled. ******** Period: Early 19th century Structure in perfect condition. Sold without watchmaking revision. Possibility of providing one, additional cost on request. Additional photos available by clicking on the following link: https://www.antiquites-lecomte.com/boutique/horloges-et-pendules/pendule-lyre-en-acajou-et-bronze-dore-epoque-empire-debut- xix Shipping possible by Colissimo with appropriate protection. Dimensions: Base: Length: 20 cm Width: 13.5 cm Height: 7 cm Total height: 51 cm Ref: 635 R