French First Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock with Aurora, Goddess of The Dawn c 1810

Description

Type: French First Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock with Aurora. Goddess of The Dawn c 1810
Date : 1805-1810
Origin : France
Materials : Bronze and Ormolu
Stamps and Marks: dial signed ‘Bassot. Rue St Honore No.252 – a Paris’
General description: Aurora lifts the veil of night from the globe; she’s watched by a cockerel. that timeless symbol of the morning; the base features a well-cast plaque featuring winged figures and floral swags
Dimensions : 43.7 cm high – 35.0 cm wide – 13.0 cm deep
Weight : 7465g