A large French Empire ormolu urn mantel clock with mythical animals, circa 1800

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Name
A large French Empire ormolu urn mantel clock with mythical animals, circa 1800
Measurements
Height: 48 cm, Width: 19 cm, Depth: 15 cm
Reference
GUDA30020
Techniques
Cast, Chiseled, Shaped
Colors
Gold, White, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Clocks Mantel Clocks
Materials
gilt bronze
Periods
18th Century Antique Empire
Origin and period
France
Subject
Animals
Description

10-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals and fine ormolu hands, spring-driven movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum of 8-day duration, half hour countwheel striking on a bell, finely cast and chiseled ormolu urn-shaped case, the handles with mythical animals drinking, further with classical relief mounts of wine leaves, garlands, palmettes and wreaths, the moulded octagonal base raised on bun feet

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