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Collections > Clocks & Watches > Mantel Clock

Mantel Clock

Mantel clock in bronze and gilt bronze, the sculpture case showing a Grecian woman seated reading in a library. The clock with drum movement is mounted in the pediment of a bookcase in neo-classical style. Between the bookcases is a bust of Homer on a tall plinth, all in gilt-bronze, and at the top a bronze globe, set with gilt stars and held in a gilt-bronze stand. This bookcase stands on a plain gilt-bronze plinth supported on four bun feet. Height: 53 cm.

Artist / Maker: Antoine-Andre Ravrio (1759-1814)

Place: France

Object Type: clock

Period: Napoleon I

Actual Date: c.1810

Century: 19th century

Materials: Bronze, Gilt-bronze

Museum Accession Number: Founders/CW.46