Large figurine pendulum "Chronos" bronze, dark brown patina and yellow-veined marble. Fully sculpted depiction of Chronos striding with a scythe, symbolising the passing of time. Round clock case under his arm. Glazed, partially engine-turned dial, marked J.B. MARCHAND. Circumferential serpent in relief as an eternity motif. Rectangular base with paw feet below. Pendulum movement with thread suspension and half-hour strike on bell. H. 53 cm. 43 cm x 18 cm. Cf. Tardy, p. 430. A large French patinated bronze figure mantel clock. Strikes half hour on a bell. France. 1830-1850.