Exceptional Empire clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Exceptional Empire period clock in patinated and gilt bronze. Model "aux Renommées". Signed twice by Thomire in Paris.
Very large (76 cm high x 61 cm wide), this clock features two winged renomées holding the clock movement at arm's length with garlands of flowers. They stand on square bases surmounted by a ball, the whole forming a large portico. These two bases are linked by a lotiform brace, embellished in the center by a basin supported by three graces.
The clockwork is crowned by a large palmette.
The clock movement, replaced in the mid-19th century, has a leaf suspension system, and is known as the "Brocot Movement" after the watchmaker who invented this system. The movement is complete and functional, but needs to be overhauled and adjusted; the balance wheel is present, but detached from its stem.
Bibliography: A table clock, also by Thomire, of a very similar model (see photo in the gallery) sold at Christie's in London in 2010 for £27500 "au marteau", i.e. around €45,000 today, taking into account selling costs, exchange rates and inflation.