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Fine and Rare French Empire Clock of Cupid as Magician Uncovering Flaming Hearts

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Fine and rare French Empire ormolu clock of Cupid as magician, uncovering flaming hearts with the 3 cup trick. The shaped base with four tall ormolu feet to front and back but with winged lion paw feet to each side. To the front of the base a tasseled hanging has enscribed 'Dit Le Passe et L'Avenir. Four pillars hold the platform on which the magician stands. The front pillars have tasseled drapes and a mount of a quiver of arrows and a flaming torch. To each side of the clock are set classical triform flaming braziers on paw feet. The winged Cupid figure stands behind a covered table with three cups, one he has lifted to reveal two flaming hearts. Is this to represent a game of chance perhaps? To his right is an open box with magician paraphernalia inside, to his left what appear to be Indian clubs are covered with a cloth. The convex white enamel dial is inscribed 'LeClerc a Bruxelles', with Roman numerals and Arabic quarters. The hands are of blued steel and are of the Breguet moon form. Surrounding the dial is a large 10 pointed star in ormolu and within each point is a flower. The silk suspension bell striking movement sounding the hours and halves by means of a countwheel. A very unusual and rare clock. France, 1810-1815 retailed in Belgium.

Dimensions:

Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)

Style:

Empire (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Ormolu

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1810-1819

Date of Manufacture:

1810

Condition:

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU2015316201412

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