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Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock 'Pendule au char'

About the Item

The rectangular base decorated with a wheat and foliate frieze and raised on four ball feet, the goddess of agriculture Ceres standing while leaning against a Roman chariot with harvested wheat, the dial with roman numerals forming its wheel. The model of this clock is allegorical for harvest, personified by the figure of Ceres, the goddess of agriculture who is associated with wheat. As the personification of earth's abundance she has a wheat sheaf in her right hand. See Christie’s Amsterdam, 30th June 2009, Lot 494, for a chariot clock with a similar theme (sold $14,972).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Typical wear to gilt bronze. Works original to the clock but not working.
  • Seller Location:
    Kittery Point, ME
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 11081stDibs: LU837617738601

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