Important Gilded Bronze Floor Clock From The Consulate Period, Late 18th Century

A large gilded bronze grandfather clock from the Consulate period, late 18th century. The front is richly chiseled with a design featuring caryatids flanked by a delicately chiseled winged Renown in the center, surmounted by a Pegasus on each side.White enameled ring dial displaying the hours in Roman numerals and the minutes at every quarter hour in Arabic numerals.Sides adorned with finely chiseled vestal virgins topped by an eagle in a medallion, embellished with a diamond-shaped panel featuring a floral motif at the bottom.Double-tiered base decorated with hunting motifs and a basket of flowers in the center, the whole accented by a beaded frieze.Original double-patina mercury gilding in good condition, cleaned by our workshop (slight wear, particularly on the top). Original skeletonized wire movement striking the hours and half-hours, in working order, with its key. A beautifully crafted Parisian piece.