A Charles X period gilt and chased bronze clock depicting a winged genius playing the lyre amidst acanthus leaves populated by dolphins. The dial, adorned with two nymphs holding a lyre on an altar, indicates the hours in black Roman numerals. The oval base features motifs of musical trophies and a laurel wreath and rests on four small fluted feet decorated with flowers. The pendulum is adorned with a finely chased butterfly. The whole is set on a black wooden plinth. Dynamically composed, this clock possesses a lyrical dynamism that lends it great elegance.
Plinth dimensions: 28cm x 18.5cm.
Charles X period.
Circa: 1825.
Dimensions: W: 28cm, D: 18.5cm, H: 50cm.
Dimensions: W: 11in, D: 7.3in, H: 19.7in.
Condition report: In good overall condition. Some wear to the gilding consistent with age. The movement has been cleaned, serviced, and is in working order.
- Reference :
- 3195
- Width :
- 28 (cm)
- Height :
- 50 (cm)
- Depth :
- 19 (cm)
- Era::
- 19th century, Charles X
- Style::
- Charles X
- Materials:
- Black wood, gilded bronze
- Identify Exists:
- False
