Gilt Bronze Directoire-style Column Portico Clock With Artemis Greyhounds, Late 18th Century

A Directoire-style gilt bronze portico clock with columns, finely chased, decorated with two greyhounds standing on the dial. Above, a trophy with a bovine head within a garland; below, a wide openwork drapery. On the base, the face of the goddess Artemis with oak branches. Tortoise-shaped pendulum. Late 18th-early 19th century. This clock is in very good condition and of superb quality. It has been serviced and is in perfect working order. Note: the tortoise may be a later addition (but suits it well), some scratches on the dial (micro-electromagnetic around the winding holes), slight wear consistent with age, see photos. PLEASE NOTE: FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE, CONTACT US WITH THE CITY AND COUNTRY OF DESTINATION. PLEASE NOTE: CONTACT US FOR THE DELIVERY PRICE. Dimensions: Dial diameter 10.5 cm, Height 37.5 cm, Base 22 cm x 12.4 cm. Reference: A10 322. All photos are available at: www.antiques-delaval.com