Chariot clock with Lion (c. 1830 France)
| Title |
Chariot clock with Lion
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| Country of Origin |
France
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| Dated |
c. 1830 |
| Dimensions |
19.50inch wide
(49.53 cm wide)
21.50inch high
(54.61 cm high)
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Status
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SOLD
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Provenance
D202. A fine French chariot clock being pulled by a well sculpted lion with a moth holding the reins, circa 1830.
The bronzed base of the clock is supported by elaborate gilded lions paw feet and the front is decorated with an applied mount featuring a stringed instrument to the centre from which scroll-work runs out to the swan- like birds on either side.
The well executed bronzed chariot has a female figure to the front holding the ends of the delicate gilded harness . On the rear of the chariot rests a bow and a quiver of arrows. The winged figure of cupid on top of the chariot bears a torch.
The dial and back door are in the form of a finely sculpted wheel with elaborate spokes. The movement has count-wheel strike on a bell.
Width: 19.5" (49.5 cms.) Height. 21.5". ( 52 cms.) £11,500.
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