French Empire Travel Clock by Lesieur à Paris, circa 1825

This French Empire travel clock features a round brass movement with a runtime of one week. It is equipped with a duplex escapement and a balance wheel as its regulating mechanism. The clock strikes the half-hours on a bronze bell and includes an alarm function, adjustable via a blued steel hand on the enamel dial. Additionally, it has an hour and quarter-hour striking mechanism that can be activated during nighttime by pressing the large button on top, allowing the user to check the time.

The case is made of cast brass, predominantly fire-gilded with some sections bronzed in brown. At the corners are Doric columns with gilded bases, supported by four cast feet. Below the enamel dial are two griffins, while above the dial are two owls. The frieze above the dial depicts two fish and Medusa. A carrying handle on top hinges into the mouths of the two fish positioned at the top of the case.

The white enamel dial has Roman numerals and a gold signature. The time is indicated by two gilded brass hands. On the back of the dial is a label from the enameler Dubison. Dimensions: height 26.50 cm, width 17.30 cm, depth 11.50 cm.