� Attributable to Le Roy and Fils an important Parisian Horology firm founded by Basile Charles Le Roy in the late C 18th. It supplied important clocks to Napoleon 1st and his sister Princess Pauline.� The clock has its original and recently serviced 8 day silk suspension movement striking the hours and half hours on a lovely delicately sounding bell.� The finely cast bronze figure is of the Roman poet Virgil holding a plaque commemorating his epic poem �Les Georgiques� which helped establish him as a national treasure and essential reading in their classical education system. � The rectangular clock case stands on a base, featuring a circular wreath enclosed dial decorated with enamelled Roman numerals and inscription �Royer Fils a Paris� (the enamelling which over 200 years typically wears, has been refreshed in the last few decades and I suspect in the process the Roy et has been misread as Roy er)� Retaining its original fire gilding, the case is adorned with finely cast classical leaf style motifs.� Delivery �90 ex Scotland**************************************Shipping Other than a few smaller items that can be safely posted, nearly all items are hand delivered (and set up in the case of clocks) by Martin Bros who are one of Britain�s most prestigious carriers of antiques and fine art. I wish us avoid the hassle of cheap men and their vans! The standard (subsidised) delivery price shown is for mainland UK excluding Scotland. Please ask for a Quotation where the standard price is not applicable.**************************************Restoration and Presented ConditionI do not subscribe to the shabby chic or make it like new approach using modern materials which can make future restoration extremely difficult and impede long-term investment value. Any restoration work is done to the highest (museum) standards using traditional materials so as to not compromise the patina of age. Accordingly, please note some...