FRANCE, circa 1820-1830 Brass and gilded bronze "Love secret" clock, its arms leaning against the movement. White enameled dial, hour markers with Roman numerals. Mechanical movement with key winding. Wire suspension. Quadrangular base adorned with a frieze of flaming tripods linked by garlands of flowers flown over by butterflies, underlined by a frieze of prickly leaves and florets, and resting on four leafy angular feet. Restoration period. 35 x 27 x 10.5 cm. Wear and scratches to gilding; crack to dial [between 4 and 5 o'clock]; re-fix left rear foot.