Very attractive early 19th century French Empire allergorical gilt bronze ormolu figural mantel clock illustrating the triumph of love by cupid over strength in the form of a recumbent lion. Plaque type mount to the front with the words ''QUI POURRAIT ME RESISTER'' (WHO COULD RESIST ME) in relief. White porcelain dial, with Breguet moon hands. Eight day silk suspension. France, circa 1815.Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you w...