The set comprises a central clock and a pair of flanking candelabra. The clock contains a central circular dial bearing the signature 'F. Barbedienne / Paris', within an elaborate ormolu mounted malachite case, set with a large ormolu mounted malachite vase above. The vase features anormolu double-headed imperial eagle to its centre, set on a corresponding sectional base. The pair of seven light candelabra are similarly decorated.
