Bronze cathedral clock, France, 19th century

Rare and elegant counter clock
with a refined architectural form.
Structure in burnished bronze and gilded bronze; rectangular support structure with multiple orders of decorations; the front part embellished with two tall gilded bronze columns with a portal-like structure in the centre, in the lower part and, in the upper part, the circular clock dial.
The structure of the clock is made to simulate the facade of a Gothic cathedral.
Rear part with circular opening to allow access to the clock mechanism.
Complete with key, working.
France, early 19th century
cm. 48x25x12