Signed miniature French clock Roi a Paris under dome 19ct

Object discription

About 'Signed miniature French clock Roi a Paris under dome 19ct'

This is an antique French automaton clock under a glass dome, likely from the mid-to-late 19th century marked Roi a Paris.

Brass or gilt metal relief scene, depicting a historical or theatrical scene.
Two figures in 18th or 19th-century attire, possibly engaged in a social or market exchange.

Background features a castle or walled city, adding depth to the composition.
Encased in a glass dome with a wooden base, a common feature of 19th-century French decorative clocks.
Clock Face & Movement:
Enamel dial with Roman numerals.
Marked "ROLLA PARIS," indicating the maker.
The pendulum swings in the open archway below the figures, creating an automaton effect.

Mechanical Functionality:
The rear view shows a simple gear mechanism.
Likely a time-only movement, where the pendulum swings for a decorative effect.
Wind-up mechanism located at the back.

Historical Context & Maker:
The Rolla workshop in Paris produced decorative automaton and novelty clocks in the 19th century.
These types of clocks were often sold as souvenirs or luxury decorative items for bourgeois homes.