Consulat / Empire Portal Clock, Pendulum Mantel Clock, fire-gilded bronze, c. 1795
Key facts
- Country of manufacture
- France
- Production time
- around 1795
- Delivery
- €10.00
Description
A Consulat-style portal clock in fire-gilt bronze, circa 1798 A flat plinth supported by four feet, featuring applied ornamentation (arch, quiver, oak leaves, arrow); upon this stand two finely chiselled, bulging columns which culminate in two opulent vase finials; in the centre, the clockwork is topped by a finely chiselled vase finial with laurel-leaf handles; beneath the dial, two sphinxes alongside floral decoration. The fire-gilding is in good condition for its age; only the polished areas show signs of wear. Fine, round pendulum movement with an anchor escapement and half-hour and hour chimes on a bell; power reserve slightly over 8 days; the movement is clean and in working order. Florally decorated, openwork ceremonial pendulum. Enamelled dial with Roman numerals; a small chip near the left winding hole. Blued steel Breguet hands. Height: 42 cm Width: 24 cm Depth: 9.5 cm