Directoire-period PORCH CLOCK in gilded bronze with a Neocla - Lot 176

Lot n° 176
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Directoire-period PORCH CLOCK in gilded bronze with a Neocla - Lot 176
Directoire-period PORCH CLOCK in gilded bronze with a Neoclassical design featuring an ancient portico adorned with an eagle with outstretched wings, surmounted by a dog and a bow, and supported by flaming torches. The white enamel dial features Roman numerals for the hours and a railway-track minute scale, signed François Watrin of Metz. Suspension movement complete with its gong, sun-shaped balance wheel, and key (needs servicing). Base adorned with bas-reliefs featuring two swans and palmettes on the front, with patinated feet 42 x 21.5 x 11 cm (minor restorations around the dial’s winding holes; one of the dog’s hind legs has been restored; wear on the gilding, more pronounced on the base)
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