Gilded Bronze Empire Clock Depicting Cupid As A Gardener
Paris, Empire Period
"Cupid Gardener"
An elegant clock made of chiseled and gilded bronze,
depicting a cherub climbing abox of orange trees and watching a butterfly.
Surrounded by gardening motifs.
The butterfly symbolizes the soul as well as the fragility of romantic love…
The rectangular base, slightly raised, is adorned with a beehive, scythes and flails, and laurel wreaths on either side.
Resting on six legs shaped like acorns.
White enamel dial displaying the hours in Roman numerals, (classic clockmaker’s use of “IIII” instead of “IV”).
Finely chiseled gilded brass hands.
Very beautiful and fine workmanship.
Magnificent luster of the original mercury gilding .
Complete movement with anchor escapement, silk-thread suspension,
In perfect working condition, striking on the hour and half-hour.
H. 33 cm x W. 27 cm xD. 10 cm.
Bibliography:
-French Bronze Clocks: 1700-1830- Niehuser, Elke (586 ref 42 No. 13)
"Cupid Gardener"
An elegant clock made of chiseled and gilded bronze,
depicting a cherub climbing abox of orange trees and watching a butterfly.
Surrounded by gardening motifs.
The butterfly symbolizes the soul as well as the fragility of romantic love…
The rectangular base, slightly raised, is adorned with a beehive, scythes and flails, and laurel wreaths on either side.
Resting on six legs shaped like acorns.
White enamel dial displaying the hours in Roman numerals, (classic clockmaker’s use of “IIII” instead of “IV”).
Finely chiseled gilded brass hands.
Very beautiful and fine workmanship.
Magnificent luster of the original mercury gilding .
Complete movement with anchor escapement, silk-thread suspension,
In perfect working condition, striking on the hour and half-hour.
H. 33 cm x W. 27 cm xD. 10 cm.
Bibliography:
-French Bronze Clocks: 1700-1830- Niehuser, Elke (586 ref 42 No. 13)
4 500 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Bronze
Height: 33
Reference (ID): 1788194
Availability: In stock
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