Bidspirit auction | Mantle clock, Empire period, France,

Mantle clock, Empire period, France, 19th century - Height x width x depth: 63 x 49 x 20 cm. signed on the dial “Houssard & Massol in Toulouse, ” in gilded and burnished bronze, architectural case with base decorated with bas-relief depicting solar allegories and classical figures. The upper part depicts a philosopher with a scroll, flanked by a classical male bust. Circular gilded dial with Roman numerals. Lion's paw feet.