Antique French Empire Ormolu Urn Clock


The French ormolu urn clock on a rectangular base. Petit Pendule au Cygnes Brass and gilt bronze. The handles are formed by swan necks starting from acanthusleaves. White enamelled dial with black roman numerals for the hours and minutes marking. On the base appliqué of al laurel wreath of victory  Standing on four round feet. Movement with going and striking train. 

Literature.

Die Französische Bronze Uhr by Elke Niehüser. blz.267  1361. Quelle 61 ( Tardy -band 2 ) .II, 217

Idem French Bronze Clocks blz. 265

 

France, circa 1810.

Period: Empire

 

Height: 33 cm. (13 inches.)

Base: 10,5 x 9 cm. (4,1 x 3,5 inches.)

Weight: 2.607 grams.

 


Reference
W.314
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