Empire pendulum clock
Depicting Giambologna's "Flying Mercury", where Mercury rests with his left foot on the wind generated by the mouth of Zephyr/Aeolus - the god Hephaestus is represented in the octagonal base.
In gilded bronze – mercury gilding, movement with wire suspension
Early 800th century era – Empire
Origin France
Signed dial
Measurements: width 29 cm, depth 10 cm, height 40 cm
In excellent condition, working (see photos)
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