Gilded Bronze Tabletop Clock Depicting A Mythological Scene—hercules—from The Empire And Restoration Periods
Gilded bronze figurative clock depicting Heracles and the Apples of the Hesperides, Restoration period
Four-legged base with lion-shaped feet, with a bronze appliqué depicting a lavish trophy laden with a quiver, a club, a bow, and the skin of the Nemean lion.
Hercules is depicted full-length, leaning against a tree trunk that houses the mechanism. In his left hand, he holds the golden apples of the Hesperides.
Hercules’ 11th labor was to steal the apples from the Hesperides nymphs and bring them back to King Eurystheus.
Enamel dial with Roman numerals, Breguet "partridge-eye" hands, wire-suspension mechanism
Condition: gilding needs cleaning, chip in the enamel at the number II, wear on the gilding on the sides
Restoration estimate available upon request
Four-legged base with lion-shaped feet, with a bronze appliqué depicting a lavish trophy laden with a quiver, a club, a bow, and the skin of the Nemean lion.
Hercules is depicted full-length, leaning against a tree trunk that houses the mechanism. In his left hand, he holds the golden apples of the Hesperides.
Hercules’ 11th labor was to steal the apples from the Hesperides nymphs and bring them back to King Eurystheus.
Enamel dial with Roman numerals, Breguet "partridge-eye" hands, wire-suspension mechanism
Condition: gilding needs cleaning, chip in the enamel at the number II, wear on the gilding on the sides
Restoration estimate available upon request
1 850 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Bronze
Length: 30
Height: 36
Depth: 12
Reference (ID): 1827218
Availability: In stock
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