Original clock in fire-gilt bronze depicting Apollo playing music, c. 1815, Charles à Orléans
Key facts
- Production time
- 1815
- Country of manufacture
- France
Description
Original fire-gilt bronze clock depicting Apollo playing music, circa 1815 Charles d’Orléans the case is marked ‘OL’ The case is supported by four flattened spherical feet, upon which rests the square plinth, which is decorated with two angels playing music, as well as garlands, lion’s heads and a vase; to the right of this is the clock body, featuring a depiction of the sleeping Apollo and Cerberus (guardian of the entrance to the underworld). The case is crowned by a kithara, a laurel wreath and a torch; to the left of this stands Apollo playing the kithara. To the right of the clock stands a pandura (an ancient Greek plucked string instrument). The bronze case is in good condition for its age; the fire-gilding is well preserved. The movement, featuring a thread suspension and hook escapement, has been fully overhauled and re-adjusted by a master watchmaker; it runs for approximately 14 days and strikes the half-hours and full hours on a bell. The dial is slightly damaged around the winding mechanisms. It is inscribed with: Charles à Orléans Dimensions: Height: 46 cm Width: 30.5 cm Depth: 12.5 cm