CA0286 Fine large French Empire Harpocrates mantel clock

Fine quality, large, early 19th century French Empire period figural mantel clock depicting Harpocrates the Greek/Roman god of silence and secrecy. Often depicted as a youth with his finger to his mouth, his cult was popular throughout the Roman Empire. White enamelled dial with Breguet style hands signed by 'Lesieur Hr a Paris' the horolger and 'Vacher Boul'd. Italien' the bronzier. Eight day silk suspension movement. Beautiful example, well cast and chiselled with both matt and burnished gilt bronze finishes. France, circa 1815.

For a very similar version of this clock in the Spanish Royal collection see: 
J.Ramon Colon de Carvajal 'Catalogo de Relojes del Patrimonio Nacional' catalogue number 176.

H 53cm x W 35cm x D 14cm

 by Pierre Kjellberg, Editions de l'Amateur, Paris, 1997, p.404.

H 53cm x W 35cm x D 14cm