early 800th century - Empire (Restoration period)
width 34 cm, depth 14 cm, height 46 cm
Empire pendulum clock
Depicting Phorbas, a character from Greek mythology, who feeds the infant Oedipus, saving his life
In gilded bronze and burnished bronze – mercury gilding, movement with wire suspension
Origin France
Mechanism signed “Pons”
In excellent condition, working (see photos)
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