Empire lyre clock. France, early 19th century. Wooden structure with gilt bronze details. In need of restoration of the machinery. It presents faults. Measurements: 53 x 21 x 15 cm. This clock is characterised by the original lyre shape of the case, decorated with gilt bronze vegetal appliqués. It sits on a stepped quadrangular base in ebonised wood. The central part is decorated in the centre with five sticks that resemble the strings of the instrument. The crest is formed by elaborate vegetal appliqués in bronze, decorated in the central part with a basket of flowers. The dial is decorated with a beautiful vegetal decoration that matches the inner part of the crest.