Bidspirit auction | 19 Century Empire Style Striking

19 Century Empire Style Striking Portico Clock - 19 Century Empire Style Striking Portico Clock with gilt and patinated bronze, white enamel dial, and steel moon hands 39 in. (99 cm.) high; 19 in. (48.5 cm.) wide Second half 19th century. The case with stepped top, centered by a displaced eagle mount, supported by classical winged female figures resting on orbs, on stepped base, with relief mount to the front depicting Aurora in her chariot and wreath mounts to the sides, with acanthus cast gallery and front feet modeled as eagles atop orbs. The dial, with apron cast in relief with a cherub resting on a swag, white enamel Roman chapter ring with engine-turned center, steel moon hands. The twin barrel movement with counter wheel strike on bell, with theatrical mask and flower cast pendulum, and associated winding key.