Stort fransk empire kaminur af forgyldt bronze, 1800 tallets begyndelse

Stort fransk empire kaminur af forgyldt bronze, urhus prydet med musen Clio, base prydet med profilportræt af Apollo. Hvidemaljeret skive med romertal. Optrækkernøgle medfølger. 1800-tallets begyndelse. H. 56 cm. Allegory to Clio Muse of History and Music In Greek mythology, Clio was the muse of history and of lyre playing. Like all the other nine muses, she is a daughter of Zeus and she counts Urania and Callilope among her sisters. She is shown here sitting on the clock plinth playing her harp. To the left of the clock dial are placed wreaths, and a plaque with the names Pline, Homere, Tasse, and Virgile. The lower section of the clock is decorated with a large mount and a relief of Apollo.