Empire Period Clock In Patinated And Gilded Bronze By Lesieur And Thomire

A chiseled and mercury-gilt bronze terminal clock with a green patinated background. On the front, a pair of winged renowns play the harp, on the base, a cupid in a rectangular cartouche. The sides are decorated with trophies of musical and gardening instruments. The enameled dial and the wire mechanism are signed by Lesieur. The very fine work of the bronzes is attributed to Thomire. Empire-Restoration period, 1810s. Lesieur was a clockmaker established in Paris on rue de la Verrerie during the Restoration and the July Monarchy. He is known for having regularly collaborated with Thomire and the greatest Parisian bronziers. His movements are very often signed on the dial but also on the movement at the back, which is the prerogative of the greatest. The Mobilier National has several Lesieur clocks in its collections, which was a supplier to the royal furniture store. Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751-1843) is one of the most remarkable bronziers of his generation; he is recognized for his production of furniture bronze under the Ancien Régime. He raised this craft under the Empire to its highest level of quality while creating, in the early years of the 19th century, an industrial company whose influence was European, an illustration of the excellence of French industry at that time, very quickly developing an international clientele in the high aristocracy and European courts. Very good general condition, Very beautiful mercury gilding in matt and shiny, original wire movement which seems functional and complete with its key (revision to be entrusted to a watchmaker for cleaning and start-up adjustments: service on request, contact us). Width: 14.8 x 9.7cm Height: 28.5cm