A NAPOLEON III NEO-GREC GILT METAL CLOCK, "Allegory of Poetry," 1852-1870, the figure of the Greek muse Calliope is crouching and seated on an ancient diphros stool seat raised on cloven-footed goat legs, she is holding a shell harp, and one foot on a footrest, she sits atop a sarcophagus form centering a Roman numeral enameled dial encircled by a bead face, flaked by pierced scrolling trumpet flowers, the breakfront foot with relief tendril and berry motifs echoing ancient Roman styles, the clockwork, and pendulum marked, 1305, 3 and 9. Height: 13 3/4" Width: 12 1/2" Depth: 5 1/2" Note: The animative qualities of the seat and feet, combined with the undulating scrolls of the vines invite the viewer into a bit of fantasy and eloquence, a tribute to the essences that the muse embodies.  Provenance: Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas.

A variety of apparent gilt painting throughout, holes and losses, cracks, apparent wear, and damage, unsigned, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any timepiece or clock mechanism. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.