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French Empire Bisque Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock

$7,991.16
£5,850
€7,140.45
CA$11,165.53
A$11,350.58
CHF 6,568.57
MX$150,891.58
NOK 73,697.08
SEK 78,502.97
DKK 53,365.53

About the Item

French Empire Ormolu and Bisque Porcelain Mantel Clock French Empire ormolu mounted Bisque porcelain mantel clock surmounted by a winged cherub, Gilded classical frieze below the dial featuring two goats standing on turned and chased feet with gilded and chased bezel Enamel dial with Roman numerals and original ‘blued’ steel Moonpoise hands. Eight day French movement with silk suspension and outside countwheel striking the hours and halves on a large silvered bell. C,1780
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1780-1789
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780
  • Condition:
    Repaired: light restoration to the case. Wear consistent with age and use. good.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwich, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000012501stDibs: LU4037340179092

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