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French Restauration Bronze Mantel Clock, ”Horatius and the Fall of Rome” - Restauration gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock with figure of Horatius France, early 19th century Restauration period mantel clock in gilt and patinated bronze, surmounted by a seated classical figure identified as Horatius, holding a scroll and gesturing above military and architectural ruins. The clock case is modeled with a fallen horse’s head, broken column, architectural fragments, and helmet. Rectangular base mounted with an ormolu trophy motif of crossed trumpets within a laurel wreath. Silk-suspension movement stamped behind the bell “92 Etablissement Barbot de Paris 132” for Maison Barbot. 21 1/8” H x 15 1/8” W x 5 1/8” D