A large French Empire bronze ‘Horatius’ mantel clock, circa 1820

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Toebosch Antiques
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Name
A large French Empire bronze ‘Horatius’ mantel clock, circa 1820
Measurements
Height: 70 cm, Width: 52 cm, Depth: 20 cm
Reference
TOEA100784
Techniques
Cast
Colors
Gold, Beige, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Clocks Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Styles
Empire
Periods
19th Century Antique Empire
Origin and period
France
Description

A very imposing high quality bronze cast, fire guilded Empire mantel clock, of remarkable size with high quality details.

The theme of this amazing decorative object is the philosopher Horatius sitting on the ruins of Rome, including a fallen column and a horses head. He was a very important Roman philosopher.

He sits on a square block which is a clock, signed by Robin Aine the elder, clockmaker to the king.

The eight day ‘on count wheel’ striking movement with ‘silk thread’ suspension.

 

 

 

 

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