Impressive ‘Centaur and Bacchante with Vine Leaves’ pendulum clock, France, c. 1870
Key facts
- Production time
- 1870
- Country of manufacture
- France
Description
On the rectangular plinth, flanked by two lion’s heads, stands the richly decorated centaur, upon which sits a bacchante surrounded by vine leaves and holding a wine cup. (Case made of zinc) The case is in good condition; the paintwork is partly worn away or chipped. The movement strikes the half-hours and full hours on a bell; it runs for approximately 14 days, it has been thoroughly cleaned and re-adjusted (all parts derusted, pivots polished, worn bearings replaced, escape wheel re-ground and polished, escapement re-adjusted, mainsprings checked for cracks and replaced where necessary, expertly oiled with special lubricants), it is unmarked. The dial, featuring 12 coat-of-arms-shaped enamel cartouches, is undamaged Dimensions: Height: 58 cm Width: 41 cm Depth: 19 cm The pendulum, key and a bell are included in the offer. Due to the high sensitivity of this clock, it will preferably be sold to buyers who collect it in person; delivery is available on request.