This wooden clock depicts one of Napoleon’s 18 Marshals of the Empire, Marshal Ney. 
Once fated as a hero he was eventually executed by a firing squad in 1815, after being defeated at the battle of Waterloo and being charged with treason. 
Hand painted with a glorious patina. This is a rare piece for the home. Circa early 1800’s
It has been converted to quartz movement (AA Battery) 
Measurements:  26 x 38cm high