A Regency ormolu and patinated bronze figural mantel timepiece Bearing a signature for Webster, London but probably by Baetens, circa 1825 The circular four columnar pillar eight-day single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by a lenticular bob pendulum, the 3.5 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial now inscribed WEBSTER LONDON to centre and with steel moon hands within a gilt lappet leaf milled bezel, the case with gilt surmount cast as the bust of a Classical warrior over drum housing the movement cradled on honeysuckle decorated scroll supports, on plinth base applied to a relief floral garland to front over shallow cavetto skirt and gilt ball feet, 29cm (11.5ins) high. Several models of this timepiece sharing the same castings, form and specification are known signed either by Joseph van Baetens, F. Baetens or just Beatens who were a family firm of bronziers who also produced timepieces. Indeed a near identical example, complete with the same Classical bust surmount, was sold at Halls Fine Art, Shrewsbury in the their Country House & Asian Art sale held on 15th May 2019 (lot 431) realising £1350 hammer. Baetens worked in a similar vain to the Vulliamy family they were based at 23 Gerard Street, Soho, and according to Baillie, G.H. (in Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World) were active around 1832.