95th Auction
2017/5/6
Lot 240
French, 160 x 410 x 160 mm, circa 1810
A decorative, remarkable Empire mantel clock with half hour/hour self strike
Case: bronze, partially firegilt. Dial: enamel chapter rings. Movm.: rectangular-shaped brass movement, 1 hammer / 1 bell, 2 barrels, anchor escapement, silk string suspension, steel pendulum rod and brass bob.
Gold griffins sit in the corners and levitating winged females hold mock windows, one of which shows the time on two chapter rings; the scene is illuminated by torchlight and embellished with exquisite flower garlands. This heavy bronze pendulum clock is a particularly striking and rare ornament - a removable side panel reveals the high rectangular movement with hour and minute rings that sit next to each other above the movement; the arbors for winding and setting the clock have been cleverly concealed behind one of the garlands (which is removable).
A decorative, remarkable Empire mantel clock with half hour/hour self strike
Case: bronze, partially firegilt. Dial: enamel chapter rings. Movm.: rectangular-shaped brass movement, 1 hammer / 1 bell, 2 barrels, anchor escapement, silk string suspension, steel pendulum rod and brass bob.
Gold griffins sit in the corners and levitating winged females hold mock windows, one of which shows the time on two chapter rings; the scene is illuminated by torchlight and embellished with exquisite flower garlands. This heavy bronze pendulum clock is a particularly striking and rare ornament - a removable side panel reveals the high rectangular movement with hour and minute rings that sit next to each other above the movement; the arbors for winding and setting the clock have been cleverly concealed behind one of the garlands (which is removable).
Sold
estimated
6.000—12.000 €
Price realized
11.200 €