An Empire patinated, gilt bronze and marble figural mantel clock
early 19th century
The enamel dial inscribed A Paris, the time and strike movement with later lever escapement, visible striking work mounted on backplate, sounding on two bells, the navette shaped case flanked by bearded mask fountains, surmounted by a maiden riding in a shell chariot drawn by two doves, all raised on two dolphin masks and shaped plinth decorated with various mythological figures.
height 13 1/2in; length 13in
The enamel dial inscribed A Paris, the time and strike movement with later lever escapement, visible striking work mounted on backplate, sounding on two bells, the navette shaped case flanked by bearded mask fountains, surmounted by a maiden riding in a shell chariot drawn by two doves, all raised on two dolphin masks and shaped plinth decorated with various mythological figures.
height 13 1/2in; length 13in
Sold for
US$ 2,196
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Provenance:
Purchased Sotheby's, London, Clock, Watches, Wristwatches, Barometers and Mechanical Music & Scientific Instruments, March 1996, Lot 309.
Category: Regional and Estate Auctions / Period Art & Design
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