French Empire automaton Blackamoor mantel clock in ormolu and bronze. Alibert, Paris. The circular gilt brass dial with Roman numerals, contained within scrolled acanthus leafs, supported on a faux rock column with automaton spring driven glass waterfall, flanked by a gilt banana tree on one side and Blackamoor with enamel eyes holding a pipe and bucket,. The stepped sarcophagus form base with applied foliate panel, raised on ormolu toupee feet. The clock driven by a watch mechanism with pierced balance wheel cover, engraved 'Albert, Paris.' 9.75 inches high (23 cm ).