Mantel clock in the shape of an oval basket

Mantel clock of partly gilt, partly patinated bronze, in the form of an oval basket with a profiled plinth on feet decorated with beaded and ribbon borders. Around the flared upper rim runs a railing of pointed arches. The enamelled dial on the dark patinated central section shows flower petals and beaded borders. Below this is a burning torch with ribbon, flower wreath and berry-bearing leafy scrolls. Further decoration consists of acanthus leaves, thyrsi, olive branches, rosettes and palmettes. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-1977-109; its record gives material recorded as bronze (metal), brass (alloy); technique gild; measurements height 28.5 cm x width 22.5 cm x depth 15.5 cm. Description translated from the museum's Dutch catalogue text; details are those of this museum object, and how far it represents a wider type has not been independently verified.