French Pendulum 19th century bronze and cast metal. Longitudinal rectangular base on four acanthus-like feet, above a corpus with frontally two small and one large cut-out cart search, which are backed with marble. In front garland appliqués. On top of two seated figures, a writer in female company, a gallantry scene. Central enamelled dial with Roman hour numerals. Round brass plate movement with pendulum on thread suspension. Striking on the hour and half hour on a bell. Marked Japy Fils on the plate. Size approx. 32 x 17 cm, height approx. 48 cm. Weight approx. 9 kg. Starts, strike releases. Key enclosed. Writer s nib missing.