Clock in black marble, mounted with a magnificent sculpture in gilt spelter representing "La femme à la gerbe de blé & la faucille". Black marble dial with Roman numerals and ornaments gilded in fine gold. Thick & bevelled glass. Napoleon III era - mechanism dating back to 1855 Cog mechanical movement called "8-day" signed D'aureville Paris & Japy Frères - Medal of Honour at the 1855 exhibition. Numbered The bell strikes on the half-hour. Winds with a key (not provided but it is a traditional key and therefore easy to find). Height: 45 cm Length: 34 cm width: 16.5 cm Weight: 12.900 kg Works very well. Shipped with its pendulum and its bell. Very good overall condition of the marble. Mechanism in good condition (working). This lot will be sent in a secure and tracked package, or it may be picked up on-site in France (Charente-Maritime - 17). I am away from the 18/02 to the 25/02/19. For all items bought during this period, they will be packed and shipped on 26/02. For France: shipping via Mondial Relay to a pick-up point. To all other countries: international tracked shipping with home delivery via parcel post.