Clock - Antique - Gilt bronze - 1800-1850

This is a movement from a French Empire mantel clock (mantel clock) dating from the early 19th century.

The handwritten inscription on the white enamel dial states "Farault à Paris" at the top and "Faub. S. Honoré" (Faubourg Saint-Honoré, a well-known luxury street in Paris) at the bottom.

The dial is surrounded by a fire-gilded bronze rim (ormolu) with a finely worked, typical Empire pattern.

The clock uses Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minute track (with markings for 15, 30, 45 and 60).

The hands are elegantly shaped with openwork circles at the ends.

There are two winding holes visible in the dial for the key, indicating a movement with a going train and a striking train.

The timepiece has been refurbished and is running; there is some damage to the right winding hole on the enamel dial.