Empire french Lyre clock dial

French Ormolu Lyre clock – Empire period c. 1810-20

Elegant 1st Empire French lyre clock c.1810 -20. The case of ormolu bronze with very fine detailing and applied mounts. The movement signed Hemon (clockmaker and Ledure (bronzecaster) – a noted partnership in fine clockmaking in the Empire period.

Eight-day silk-suspension movement, white enamel dial, blued steel Breguet hands, pendulum features a gilt head of Apollo. Striking hours and halves on a bell.

Glass dome and base available.

 

Dimensions:

Circa: 1810-20

Empire french lyre form clock c.1810
Empire french lyre clock side view
Empire french lyre clock c.1810
Empire french lyre clock dial and bezel
Empire french lyre form clock under glass dome

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