Large Empire bronze figure pendulum, gilt and partially dark patinated. On a high, rectangular base with laurel frieze, fully sculpted depiction of two large allegorical figures with daggers and scrolls, supported on the rounded clock case. The dial framed by a pearl bar and marked Verdiere Rue Daupine 15 à Paris. Pendulum movement with thread suspension and half-hour strike on bell. H. 85 cm. 37.5 cm x 14 cm. A large French gilt and partly patinated bronze Empire clock. Strikes half hour on a bell. France. Paris. 1820-1840.