A early 19th century French patinated and gilt bronze clock, ca. 28 cm. h. Le Sieur, Paris The case designed in the form of a classical Roman oil lamp, surmounted by a winged putto leaning forward to light a flame from a central brazier, the figure balanced upon the scrolled handle of the oil lamp body, the opposing end issuing a stylised ormolu eternal flame, terminating in a simple base and resting on four gilt bun feet. The 4.25 inch white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and Arabic quarter hour markers, with gilt brass hands signed Le Sieur, Paris. The twin train movement signed on the backplate by the maker, striking the hours and half hours on a polished bell mounted behind via an external count wheel, with silk suspension pendulum. 34cms (13.5ins) high This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing