Franse Empire Pendule `Minerva`
about 1820
attributed to Gérard-Jean Galle,
Paris, 1788 – 1746
A very beautiful pendulum in the shape of the figure of the Greek goddess Pallas Athene.
She was seen as the patroness of the war heroes.
The quality of the pendulum is reflected in the beautiful casting,
such as the Medusa Mask as a dial and the deep folds of the cloak.