A Directoire gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock “America”, circa 1795

A Directoire gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock “America”, circa 1795

4¼-inch enamel dial inscribed à Paris, the bell striking movement with outside count wheel and silk suspension, the drum surmounted by a seated female figure representing America, an alligator at her feet and a palm tree to the side, the concave-moulded base applied with floral garlands tied with snakes, on toupie feet

48.5cm 19in high: 37cm 14½in wide