Clock; France, Napoleon III style, c. 1870.
Bronze.
Paris movement.
Measures: 44 x 26 x 15 cm.
Ornamental table clock in the historicist style, made in gilded bronze. Its design is directly inspired by examples from the Rococo period, from the mid-18th century, and hence the absolute pre-eminence of the decorative aspect over the structure, which can barely be seen, being completely overwhelmed by the stems, leaves, flowers and scrolls that decorate the piece. The piece sits on a rectangular base. The base is supported by four sinuous legs with scaled decoration and a figurative fish's head with a ball between its mouth. The case of the clock is dominated by a large dial with black Roman numerals and openwork hands. At the top, the clock is topped with a crest.