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

$8,484.70
£6,250
€7,326.94
CA$11,683.52
A$13,076.01
CHF 6,844.82
MX$158,849.80
NOK 86,911.86
SEK 82,016.19
DKK 54,671.87

About the Item

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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