Sèvres Cupid Louis XVI Clock

Clock forming a garnish accompanied by its pair of bronze candlesticks. Louis XVI style, Sèvres blue color enhanced with gold leaf decorations. Resting on a pedestal, the mount which houses the clockwork mechanism is in the shape of a vase whose handles are formed by laurel wreaths, this vase is itself surmounted by a seated cupid. The gilded bronze torches with four light arms taking up the same characteristics as the clock, they are supported on a circular base forming a fluted column. The King's blue is supported by very fine gold enhancements. Each element bears the mark of the Sèvres factory, two intertwined Ls accompanied by a date letter corresponding to a manufacture from the beginning of the 19th century as well as the painter's initials. The gilding is perfectly well preserved like the whole which presents neither lack nor restoration! Dimensions of the pendulum: h 37cm / width 26cm / depth 15cm Dimensions of the candlesticks: h 32cm / base diameter 14cm / candlestick diameter 22cm