An Empire style gilt and patinated bronze and verde antico marble a "Cercles Tournants" mantel clock "Oubli du Temps" second half 19th century

Wreath from figure's hand detached but present. Two feet lacking one wing each. Ormolu relief of marble base loose and detaches easily. With some rubbing, minor traces of oxidation and surface dirt; not extensive. Very minor chips to marble base. In good condition.
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A clock of this model, attributed to Claude Galle circa 1815 at the Château de Malmaison is illustrated Hans Ottomeyer and Peter Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Vol. I. Munich, 1986, p. 369, fig. 5.13.12.; Tardy, French Clocks, Vol. II, Paris, 1981, p. 249; and Pierre Kjellberg, L'Encyclopedie de la pendule française, Paris, 1997, p. 401, fig. F.