AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY EMPIRE PERIOD GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL CLOCK BY BAUFSE, PARIS modelled as a figure of Cupid holding aloft the foliate scrolling support to the gilt foliate and floral cast bezel, raised on a gilt bronze baluster shaped pedestal over a circular base and stepped square plinth, the dial signed 'Baufse au Merid. Bould. d'Antin', with engine turned centre and enamelled Roman chapter ring, the twin train movement with silk suspension and outside countwheel striking on a bell, with sunburst mask pendulum, 43cm high The movement is winding, ticking and striking but not fully tested or guaranteed.  An Empire clock depicting 'La Liseuse' and also signed 'Baufse/ Au Meridien B.lvart d'Antin' was sold at Christie's, London, 16 September 2014, lot 480.