French mantel clock from the first half of the 1800s in Empire style, made of mercury-gilded bronze. It features a female figure in classical attire on the left side, likely a muse or ancient deity, depicted in an elegant pose. The upper section is adorned with symbolic ornamental motifs: a large woven basket filled with ears of corn and fruits, an emblem of abundance and prosperity, while on the right side, a cornucopia appears accompanied by floral and musical elements, typical of French Neoclassical taste.Origin: FrancePeriod: first half of the 1800sStyle: EmpireDimensions: 28x11x41h cmSKU: 17442
