Bidspirit auction | Porcelain Annular Dial Mantel Clock

Porcelain Annular Dial Mantel Clock in the form of a Neoclassical Lidded Vase - The porcelain urn or vase-shaped clock case in gilt bronze mounts rests on a prismatic base, painted in gold, with sepia paintings of Greek goddesses on the front and back in light purple cartouches. The annular white enamel dial with black Roman and Arabic numerals at the top of the vase. One arrow-shaped hand is placed in the mouth of a snake that encircles the body of the vase. An early leteral anchor escapement spring clock movement with half-hour striking. France, Directorium or early 19th century, height 42 cm. No guarantee of running time, in need of revision and cleaning. Condition 2+