An important portico clock in white marble, black marble and two-tone gold chased and gilded bronze. It is composed of pillars supporting a drum in which is included the movement, topped by the figure of Athena. Rectangular base resting on eight spinning top feet and a counter-socle supported by four spinning top feet. White enameled dial with Arabic numerals signed Degré in Paris, wire movement. Directoire period. (Chips on the marble, minor restorations to the enamel on the dial, Athena spear attached). Overall dimensions: 60 x 38.5 x 18 cm Jean-Baptiste Degré was awarded the title of Master Watchmaker in Paris in 1778. He practiced on rue de Vaugirard and then rue de la Montagne Sainte-Geneviève from 1783. Expert : MB ART EXPERTISES Morgan BLAISE - 06 78 62 87 55 - [email protected] Collection of lots by appointment only, on June 20 and 21, 2023, in Paris VIIIe (Metro: Franklin Roosevelt Line 8 or Saint-Philippe du Roule Line 9). [The exact address will be communicated to you after full payment of the slip, when the appointment is made].