Chiseled and gilded bronze clock featuring a young gentleman reading, surrounded by vine leaves, resting on a base decorated with foliage, scrolls, and rocaille motifs (wear to the gilding). The dial is made of white porcelain, glazed with black Roman numerals for the hours and a railway-track minute scale. Two winding squares. Key-wound movement with a blade spring (formerly wire), including its balance wheel (scratches). Napoleon III period. Height: 28 cm - Width: 38 cm