A magnificent early French Empire mantel clock in patinated bronze and fire or mercury gilt ormolu of Narcissus looking at his reflection in the water. Superb ormolu mounts of sea monsters and naiads around the base. Paw feet with bullrush mounts above. To each side of the dial are female figures representing "La Source". To each side of the clock ormolu water falls into a shell from the mouth of a water god. Fine white enamel dial with superb gilt bronze hands. Large 8 day movement, bell striking the hours and halves and having flat bottomed plates and stamped to the plates M P. Dated 1808. 15.5 inches high by 16.5 inches wide by 5.5 inches deep ( 39cms by 41 cms by 14 cms).