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Architectural Clock Depicting Medici Lion & Cassolettes in Bronze, Set of 3

About the Item

Clock, architectural form, in black and green marble, the dial in gilded bronze, pilasters in patinated bronze with Corinthian capitals, the pediment framing a terrace welcoming the lion of the Medici * in patinated bronze. Pair of cassolettes, in two-tone marble, with handles and pedestal in patinated bronze resting on plinths also with pilasters. Excellent condition, original movement complete and in working order (needs a revision to operate for a long time). Napoleon III period circa 1870-1880 * The lion of the Medici, according to the version executed by Flaminio Vacca around 1594 for the entrance to the Villa Medici in Rome, and moved in 1789 to the loggia dei Lanzi in Florence. The lion holds under his paw a gilt bronze sphere, in reference to the six balls constituting the arms of the House of Medici.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.6 in (37.09 cm)Width: 13.8 in (35.06 cm)Depth: 5.9 in (14.99 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Excellent condition, original movement complete and in working order (needs a revision to operate for a long time).
  • Seller Location:
    CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8593235289282
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