Empire Pendule, France, around 1820.

Bronze, partly patinated in dark green. On bunion feet, the rectangular, slightly rounded base on the front. Plinth in naturalistic form The round watch case is flanked by a tree trunk. And finally with a draped hanging. In front of it, a figurative allegorical scene of Caritas in the form of a female figure in classic garb handing water to a kneeling man. White enamel dial with roman indices. Mechanical pendulum with half-hour strike on bell. HxWxD: approx. 38 x 31 x 14 cm.