Offered by Antichità San Felice
Elegant and rare Empire period mantel clock in ormolu gilded and patinated bronze.
Representing a young woman seated on an armchair with winged sphinx armrests, having a dog and a cat around her, and teaching the game of cup and ball to a young boy perched on a cushioned stool.
Movement inscribed in an octagonal base decorated in relief with ewers, goats and thyrsos, mounted on lion's feet. Against a black marble base underlined by four spinning top feet.
Rich ornamentation in gilded bronze. Superb quality of bronze carving and gilding. Original glossy and matte mercury gilding in excellent condition.
White enamel dial with Roman numerals signed TOURTAY in Rouen, finely chiseled and gilded hands. Lever escapement, wire suspension with original pendulum. Hour and half-hour striking operation. Delivered in perfect working order revised by our trusted watchmaker.
This magnificent clock, of museum quality, is entirely from the First Empire period: the movement is contemporary with the case, the bronzes and gilding are authentic. A certificate of authenticity is attached.
Bibliography: an identical clock is reproduced in “French Bronze Clocks”, Elke Niehüser, pagina 212, fig. 333.
Height 39cm; width 32.5cm; depth 14cm.
Delevery information :
Antichità San Felice takes care of organizing the packaging, home delivery and all the administrative formalities related to the shipment.
Antichità San Felice works with several service providers selected for their professionalism, in order to ensure delivery of works of art in the best conditions.
For the packaging of the goods, we involve craftsmen who were responsible for the construction of custom-made wooden crates.
For transport, depending on the case, we involve the most suitable service provider.
All shipments from Antichità San Felice are covered by value insurance. It is important to note that the Customer must indicate on the dispatch note any reservations upon receipt of the object, in order to be able to bring the insurance into play.
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