Porcelain Annular Dial Mantel Clock in the form of a Neoclassical Lidded Vase

The porcelain urn or vase-shaped clock case in gilt bronze rests on a prismatic base, painted in gold, with sepia paintings of Greek goddesses on the front and back in light purple cartouches. The annular white enamel dial with black Roman and Arabic numerals at the top of the vase. One arrow-shaped hand is placed in the mouth of a snake that encircles the body of the vase. An early leteral anchor spring clock movement with half beating. France, directorium or early 19th century, height 42 cm. No guarantee of running time, in need of revision and cleaning.

The porcelain urn or vase-shaped clock case in gilt bronze mount rests on a square base, painted in gold, with sepia paintings of Greek goddesses on the front and back in light purple cartouches. The annular white enamel dial with black Roman and Arabic numerals at the top of the vase. One arrow-shaped hand is placed in the mouth of a snake that encircles the body of the vase. An early leteral anchor spring clock movement with half beating. France, directorium or early 19th century, height 42 cm. No guarantee of running time, in need of revision and cleaning.