A beautiful Empire-style pendule clock, ‘Triumph of Cupid’, from Paris, circa 1815, fire-gilded
Key facts
- Production time
- 1815
- Country of manufacture
- France
Description
The case is supported by four feet, upon which rests the angular plinth; attached to this is a garland featuring two doves, leading to a drinking trough; above this is a large cornucopia, at the centre of which lies the clockwork mechanism; atop this stands the winged Cupid, holding a garland in a triumphant pose. The bronze case is in good condition for its age; the fire-gilding (original, not re-gilded!!!) is very well preserved. The case was completely dismantled, all individual parts carefully cleaned and then reassembled. The movement, featuring a thread suspension and hook escapement, has been fully overhauled and readjusted by a master watchmaker (all parts derusted, pivots polished, worn bearings replaced, the anchor reground and polished, the escapement readjusted, mainsprings 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; the numerals are painted (rubbed in) Dimensions: Height: 35.5 cm Width: 21 cm Depth: 10 cm The pendulum, key and bell are included in the offer.