CA0266 Rare French Empire Urania Astronomy clock

Rare early 19th Century French Empire period fire gilt bronze ormolu and red Rouge Griotte marble clock surmounted by a superb model of Urania the daughter of Zeus and the goddess of astronomy and navigation. Shown seated in classical robes with a celestial globe, maps, parchment and books. Ormolu mounts to the front and sides. Unsigned enamel dial, eight day silk suspension movement. Star diadem is a later replacement. A rare clock. French, circa 1820. 

H 30.5cm x W 34cm x D 18cm
H 12" x W 13.3" x D 7"