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A Late 19 Century Malachite clock Topped by a Gilt Bronze Bust of Napoleon

About the Item

A simple yet elegant relatively rare malachite cased clock topped by a gilt bronze bust of a young Napoleon in uniform after the marble original work by Jean Antoine Houdon.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Malachite,Cast,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vancouver, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4631236886102
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