19th century French Empire ormolu table / mantel clock

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A breathtaking beautiful French ormolu bronze table / mantel clock. Made in the 19th century in France.
Beautiful piece is is richly detailed.It is truly an eye catcher. The base of the clock is fully decorated with several human figures.
They are all working on the land. There is an ox that is pulling the plow. If we go above we see people are kneeling for rich people.
In the middle we find the dial of the clock. Made from enamel with Roman numbers. The dial is signed by Balthazard A Paris. At the left and the right from the base we find two figures. Both are half human/ half animal. They also have wings. The face is human and the body and wings are animal. Very beautiful typical empire decorations. On top of the clock we find a woman sitting on a beautiful decorated chair while she is talking to her child next to hear. Both figures are incredibly beautiful and detailed very fine.
The clock rests on 4 lion legs.
The clock has been cleaned and the movement has been checked, cleaned and oiled by professional clock makers.
It is an 8 day movement that has to be rewind with the key. The clock is complete, including pendulum, bell and key.

It is a unique rare piece that you don't often see.
It is in working order and sold as is on the pictures. It is in good condition, in working order. No restoration. The woman misses an item that she is supposed to hold. It is not present.

The dimensions of these clock are about:
CM: 55 cm high x 14 cm deep x 47 cm wide
INCH: 21.6 inch high x 5.5 inch deep x 18.5 inch wide