“Vestale” mantel clock in white biscuit porcelain
Empire period, early 19th century
A refined Empire mantel clock featuring a standing vestal figure, dressed in classical drapery and posed with a graceful contrapposto.
With arms raised, she supports the circular clock movement resting atop her head.
The white enamel dial bears Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes.
Mounted on a stained wooden base.
Height: 67 cm
(Restoration work; visible stains)
📌 Comparative reference:
A closely related model in gilt bronze, signed Claude Galle, is known.
