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French Bronze Figural Clock Depicting Aurora

$9,088.83
£6,750
€7,959.71
CA$12,591.35
A$14,122.04
CHF 7,395.49
MX$171,596.53
NOK 93,910.37
SEK 89,033.64
DKK 59,415.06

About the Item

French Bronze figural clock with a finely cast Bronze statue depicting Aurora holding a brass Orb clock with Roman numerals and original moonpoise hands. Eight day French movement striking the hours and halves on a silvered bell. Numbered 237 with lever platform escapement. circa 1870 Aurora is generally associated with time and often as here carrying time, symbolising the eternal flow of time and events.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    very good condition, the clock movement has been completely stripped down and overhauled and is in full working order.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwich, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000012051stDibs: LU4037334870232

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