Clock — Masson, Denis — 1746

A 'gout grec' mantel clock supported on a fluted column base and surmounted by an oak garland tied with ribbons. To the right a gilt bronze seated figure of Urania, the muse of Astronomy, with her left foot resting on an astronomical diagram, with, on the other side of the dial, her attribute the celestial globe. The dial is named 'Masson A Paris' . The movement is engraved 'Denis Masson a Paris', dating from 1746 and the dial is signed on the reverse 'Elie Barbezat', who worked during the reign of Louis XV. The clock, gilt bronze figure and globe are mounted on a limestone base. Mainsprings both inscribed 'Richard Mai/Juin 1773'.