Original Empire-style ‘Pendule Chronos’ and ‘Amor’ clocks, fire-gilded bronze, Paris, c. 1810
Key facts
- Production time
- 1810
- Country of manufacture
- France
Description
Parisian miniature pendulum clock ‘Amor and Chronos’ in fire-gilded bronze, c. 1810 The case is supported by four pointed feet, upon which rests the angular plinth depicting Chronos and Amor sailing together in a boat across the Lake of Time; to the right of this is the clock case, crowned by a bow and quiver; to the left of this stands the little Cupid holding a lily in his left hand (one leaf is missing, the right index finger is chipped, one foot of the stool has been repaired, retouched; the bow is slightly dented), The fire-gilding is in good condition. The movement, with a thread suspension and hook escapement, has been fully overhauled and readjusted by a master watchmaker; it runs for approximately 14 days and strikes the half and full hours on a bell. The dial is slightly damaged around the winding mechanisms. Dimensions: Height: 28 cm Width: 18 cm Depth: 8 cm