RESERVED Fire-gilded and burnished Empire-style bronze Orientalin mantel clock, circa 1824
Key facts
- Country of manufacture
- France
- Production time
- around 1825
Description
Fire-gilded and burnished bronze pendulum clock, an allegory of seafaring or trade, Paris, c. 1824, signed Honore Pons A plinth supported by four feet and divided by an acanthus leaf moulding, featuring a superimposed relief (cornucopia, anchor, trident, palmette, wreath of flowers); above this, centred, is the clock mechanism, upon which sits an Oriental woman leaning on an anchor; to the right of this is an oar The original fire-gilding (matt and polished) and the burnishing are in good condition, as are the polished areas (rear; the front of the plinth is partially stained or scratched). The functioning movement, featuring a pendulum suspended by a thread, an anchor escapement and a lock-disc striking mechanism (full and half hours), has been expertly overhauled and adjusted; running time approximately 8 days; this is by Pons, 1823 Médaille d’Argent (Pierre-César Honoré Pons (1773–1851)). The silver-plated dial with Roman numerals is in good condition. Dimensions: Height: 41.5 cm Width: 28.5 cm Depth: 10 cm