A French Empire gilt bronze figural mantel clock
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France, an Empire gilt bronze figural mantel clock, the rectangular base on toupie feet and surmounted by a seated young woman reading, her draped, paw footed table with oil lamp and containing the 8 day, two train pendule de Paris movement with silk suspension, striking on a bell, and roman numeral white enamel dial signed "Lepaute", with blued steel Breguet style hands