Empire Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock, early 19th century Gilt and patinated bronze on white marble, 24 × 19 × 5 in.
This elaborate French Empire mantel clock features classical caryatid figures flanking the dial, with finely cast ormolu mounts depicting laurel garlands, sphinxes, and sunburst motifs. Crowned by a majestic eagle and supported by a neoclassical base, the clock exemplifies early 19th-century Parisian luxury and precision. The dial is signed Festeaud à Paris, referencing a known Parisian horologist of the Empire period.
