"Clock "muse Calliope" With The Image Of The Poets"
A highly decorative Napoleon III period clock circa 1860. Made entirely
of high-quality gilt bronze. Calliopede, daughter of Zeus, is the muse
of epic poetry, adorned with her golden crown. She sits gracefully,
holding a tablet depicting three famous poets of antiquity. It also
features a musical score, a book, and a lyre.White enamel dial, blue numerals, and finely crafted gilt hands, protected by a glass set in a bezel with a string of pearls. The imposing base is accented by a thick ivy garland.
Original mechanism without modification. The hour and half-hour strike is performed on an antique bell.
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