French First Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock c 1810

Description

Type: Mantel clock
Date : c 1810
Origin : France
Materials : bronze and ormolu
Stamps and Marks: Dial signed Bousset a Paris
General description: White enamel dial with suspension movement set over a cast plaque depicting a city under siege. flanked by military trophies; a 337mm high figure of Louis XIV – the Sun King – presides. dressed as a Roman Emperor. brandishing a baton or sceptre over an extravagant helm and wreath of laurel leaves.
Dimensions : h 462 x w 337 x d 107mm
Weight : 9381g