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Clock, gare la bombe
france
gilded bronze
first half 19th century
dimensions: h x w x d: 20 x 15 …
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Clock, gare la bombe
france
gilded bronze
first half 19th century
dimensions: h x w x d: 20 x 15 x 7 cm
description:
antique miniature mantel clock made of partly fire-gilded and partly patinated bronze.
depicted is cupid the god of love being shot from a cannon as a sign of fertility. The cannon is mounted in a bumper supported on rails.
in the center of the cloud of smoke created by the firing is the enameled dial.
on the front of the oval base is a plaque with the inscription gare la bombe.
condition:
good authentic condition of the gilding. Plaster wear on the edges of the base and partially on the cannon barrel.
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