One Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

c. 1800

ONE GILT BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK (French, c. 1800) in the French Directoire style, with a rectangular pedestal base on bun feet. The clock face is housed in a rectangular case with books in raised relief along the bottom and is surmounted by miniature scientific instruments such as a ruler, globe, and protractor. It is flanked by a telescope and a woman in Grecian robes reading a book. The base is decorated with raised relief decoration.

French

gilt bronze

enamelled copper dial

17" x 13"

Bequest of Mrs. Alletta Morris McBean.

PSNC.8335