Thomire & Cie A GILT-BRONZE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK PARIS, CIRCA 1850

the clock case surmounted by a female satyr acompanied by young fawns playing music, the case centered by a blue and white painted enamel dial, signed THOMIRE & CIE/MOINET MAINE Hr A PARIS, the twin train movement signed L. MOINET/ A PARIS, the case signed THOMIRE A PARIS to the lower right hand side.

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, nicks and wear to gilt-bronze consistent with age and use. Lacking back door to movement, pedulum and key lacking.
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Thomire was a favorite of Napoleon who made him Ciseleur de L'Empereur. In 1811, he collaborated with Odiot the goldsmith and made the celebrated cradle for the King of Rome. After the Restoration, he worked for the Bourbons and was awarded the Légion d'Honneur By Louis-Philippe. He retired in 1832 and his firm Thomire et Cie continued until 1850.