1725 - Fine Empire bronze figure pendulum, finely chased and fire-gilt. On an edged, stepped base with applied butterflies on baluster feet, tall body flanked by sloping corner pilaster strips and chimeras in relief on the sides. The front with a profile-framed enamel dial, inscribed Gaston Jolly à Paris, surrounded by winged genii. Sculptural crowning of a young mother putting a child to bed. At her side a small dog symbolizing maternal fidelity. Pendulum movement with thread suspension and half-hour strike on bell. H. 41 cm. 31 cm x 14 cm.

Fine Empire bronze figure pendulum, finely chased and fire-gilt. On an edged, stepped base with applied butterflies on baluster feet, tall body flanked by sloping corner pilaster strips and chimeras in relief on the sides. The front with a profile-framed enamel dial, inscribed Gaston Jolly à Paris, surrounded by winged genii. Sculptural crowning of a young mother putting a child to bed. At her side a small dog symbolizing maternal fidelity. Pendulum movement with thread suspension and half-hour strike on bell. H. 41 cm. 31 cm x 14 cm. Cf. Tardy, p. 331. A fine French gilt bronze Empire mantel clock. Strikes half hour on a bell. France. Paris. Circa 1810.