A beautiful Empire-style pendule clock in fire-gilded bronze, depicting Cupid as an astronomer, Paris, c. 1815
Key facts
- Production time
- 1815
- Country of manufacture
- France
Description
The case is supported by four feet (the front ones in the shape of acanthus leaves); resting on these is the square plinth, upon which various laurel wreaths and acanthus leaves are mounted; above which, on the left-hand side, is the clockwork mechanism, mounted within a round celestial globe; beneath this is a vase surrounded by ornamentation and an arch with a quiver; on the right stands a winged Cupid, alongside a telescope, a celestial globe and a table with various utensils. The bronze case is in good condition for its age; the fire-gilding (original, not re-gilded!!!) is very well preserved; the quill pen may have been replaced. The case was completely dismantled, all individual parts carefully cleaned and subsequently reassembled. The movement, featuring a thread suspension and hook escapement, was fully overhauled and readjusted by a master watchmaker (all parts derusted, pivots polished, worn bearings replaced, the anchor reground and polished, the escapement readjusted, springs checked for cracks and replaced where necessary, expertly oiled with special lubricants), it runs for approximately 14 days and strikes the half and full hours on a bell. The finely guilloché dial is also fire-gilded, and the numerals are hand-painted. Dimensions: Height: 36 cm Width: 24 cm Depth: 10.5 cm The pendulum, key and bell are included in the offer.