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19th Century French Empire Skeleton Clock with Vestal Virgins

$7,500

£5,686.89

€6,566.81

CA$10,522.96

A$11,724.14

CHF 6,183.35

MX$142,136.24

NOK 78,661.13

SEK 73,277.82

DKK 49,047.98

About the Item

A Classic two dimensional French Empire skeleton clock, the finely chased and mercury gilded case depicts Amour holding a flaming torch and a banner, symbol of war, seated on a quiver full of arrows and set on top of the dial and movement. The dial is framed by two vestal virgins each holding a garland of flowers. Under the dial is another vestal virgin holding an anchor by its rope in one hand and with the other hand she is offering a thirsty Amour a goblet of water. The entire assembly is mounted on a black marble base supported by gilded bronze feet. The while enamel dial shows the hours in Roman numerals and is signed “Chopin a Paris”.

Dimensions:

Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)

Style:

Empire (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Place of Origin:

Period:

Early 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1815

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Vancouver, CA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU4631215499852

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