Lot 001

A Fine Quality Gilt Bronze Empire Clock Circa 1810. The painted enamel dial bordering a pierced wheel of wheat revealing the movement, striking a bell. Set within a harvesting plough being drawn by two bulls and reigned by the Goddess of Agriculture; Ceres. The long rectangular base having canted corners embellished with cartouches of agricultural tools and wheat sheaves. Standing on blade knop feet. 161/2 ins (42 cms) in height, 171/2 ins x 51/4 ins (45 cms x 13.5 cms).