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ORMOLU CLOCK
A very beautiful early 19th century chariot timepiece in
ormolu mounted on a green velvet and ebonised wooden base under a glass
dome. The chariot has a lions head masque holding the traces to the
two mythical horned creatures. The charioteer is a lightly clad
youth with laurels in hi hair and carrying vine fruits and reigning in the
team. The clock face represents the chariot wheel with ormolu spokes
radiating to the annular enamel dial with Roman numerals and signed M.
Gentilhomme, Palais Royal. The hands are bright steel. The
chariot is set on an ormolu base decorated with vine leaves and fruits
standing on 4 adjustable feet. The small 8 day French movement has
silk suspension. Baillie lists Gentilhomme Paris in 1810.
Height with dome 38cms. width 32cms. Depth 19cms
Stock No:
CA31010 Price: £2750 |
