Extra Large French Empire Clock, Circa 1830s An exquisite and luxurious example of a French Empire fire-gilded ormolu/mercury clock depicting a fallen soldier and his comrade protecting him. The men are in battle dresses featuring fine detail. In one hand, the fallen man holds his sword, and in the other his shield. The figures display the finest detailing highlighted by mercury gilding throughout, paying particular attention to the hair, eyes, and faces. The clock demonstrates the finest quality of craftsmanship and stands upon a rectangular base with bracket fee and swept plinth. The front elevation of the base features repoussé work with shells, scrollwork, sword spears daggers, and floral garlands.To the front elevation, the clock features a silvered dial with hand-painted Roman numerals surrounded by an ormolu engine-turned rim. The original mechanism is present featuring a suspension silk thread. The clock features a twin-train mechanical movement striking the hou...