French 1st Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock – Alexander the Great c1810

Description

Type : French 1st Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock – Alexander the Great c1810
Date : c1810
Origin : French
Materials : Ormolu with glass cover to mechanism housing at rear
Stamps and Marks : n/a
General description : The figure of Alexander the Great stands next to a plinth. gesturing with his sword; his armour rests on the round. and two spears also lean against the plinth. which is surmounted by an urn; the base is decorated with a frieze in releif showing classical figures in various poses; ormolu face with black enamelled numerals
Dimensions : base is 189mm in height x width 395mm x depth 137mm; the figure of Alexander is a further 304mm tall (493mm in total)
Weight : 10795g