Empire Patinated and Gilt-bronze and Marble Clock with Garnitures

the clock face surmounted by an eagle holding a flaming torche in its claws, and flanked by two bronze female figures reading and writing, raised on a verd antique marble base with ormolu mounts depicting sphinxes, bell striking movement, backplate stamped ‘Vincent & Cie, Medaille D’Argent 1855’, together with a pair of candelabra garnitures (3)

Measurements:

height 51 cm width 62 cm; height 55 cm

Provenance:

Private Collection, Sydney

• EStimate $8,000 - $12,000