~ French - Circa 1880 ~~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~A large and highly decorative antique French Baroque drumhead clock, exquisitely cast in richly gilded bronze. The clock is raised upon a cushion-shaped base, beautifully modelled with flowing forms that evoke the movement of the sea, with stylised mythical sea creatures emerging to form the scrolling feet. Above, a bold gadrooned support rises like a cresting wave, carrying the drum case, which is framed by elaborate openwork scrolls.Above, a bold gadrooned support rises like a cresting wave, carrying the drum case, which is framed by elaborate openwork scrolls. These finely chased mounts, reminiscent of swirling sea spray, frame the dial of gilt bronze, mounted with twelve individual enamel cartouches and fitted with blued steel hands, harmonising elegantly with the richly worked surround. The rear bezel is also glazed to allow the movement to be seen.The French movement is of high quality and is in exc...