French Empire period ormolu clock, the case by Pierre-Phillippe Thomire of Clio standing beside a bust of Homer. The movement signed on the backplate and the enamel dial 'Lesieur of Paris'. On a verde marble base terminating on gilded lion's feet. French circa 1815. Height 45 cm. Provenance: Martyn cook Antiques, 36 jersey Rd, Woollahra, 1986