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Allegorical French Louis Philippe Clock of Clio the Greek Muse of History
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A French Louis Philippe allegorical gilt bronze and marble mantle clock depicting Clio, The Greek Muse of History. The standing figure of a gilded Clio is shown leaning against the clock plinth reading a book with one hand, the other hand bent to support her head. The figure and plinth sit upon a stepped red griotte marble base decorated with a large gilded band; the whole on large winged lion’s paw feet. The white enamel dial with a gilded bezel has roman numerals, below the dial is a large decorative gilded lyre. The original silk-string suspension movement rings the hours and half’s on a bell. The backplate is signed, and the mainspring is dated 1842.
- Dimensions:Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
- Style:Louis Philippe (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1840
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Vancouver, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4631214616351
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