French Ormolu Mantle Clock with Baldaquin Bed Pendulum, Paris, France, 1790s

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Excellent fire-gilded Empire bronze mantel clock: structure in the form of a rectangular, stepped pedestal that tapers at the front … Read more Excellent fire-gilded Empire bronze mantel clock: structure in the form of a rectangular, stepped pedestal that tapers at the front corners, on four spindle feet, with relief ornaments appliquéd on the front of the pedestal, featuring a volute-shaped leaf and flower garland with a butterfly in the centre, flaming torches entwined with snakes in the fluting, probably alluding to the pangs of love felt by the young lady sitting on the sofa in a loose-fitting, lightly falling house dress with a cloche hat, taken by the hand and consoled by a winged cupid standing next to her with a shouldered quiver. The chaise longue, which is equipped with two lateral backrests and cushions, is covered by a greenish patinated bronze cloth canopy, covering the clockwork above, with a fringed festoon hanging down in front, crowned with a high curved bow with a love arrow and bow. Guilloche metal dial with Roman hours painted in black enamel and a minute circle around the outside, black Breguet hands, silk-suspended solar pendulum, fourteen-day movement, count wheel striking mechanism with half-hour and hour strike on bell. Movement with engraved numbers 13789V - 20040V. Movement checked by master clockmaker, completely cleaned and fully functional, key present.

Made around 1790/1800

Dimensions: Height: 53,0 cm / 20.86 in Width: 37,0 cm / 14.56 in Depth: 14,5 cm / 5.70 in Weight: 13.560 Grams / 477.31 oz / 436.01 troy oz Condition: Very well maintained overall condition, movement checked by master clockmaker, completely cleaned and fully functional, key present. See less