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French Empire ormolu clock of Cupid carrying time by Le Roy Hr du Roi

$7,313.59
£5,250
€6,213.68
CA$9,930.75
A$11,132.29
CHF 5,805.24
MX$136,454.75
NOK 73,562.13
SEK 69,937.83
DKK 46,362.11
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About the Item

A Fine Ormolu mantle Clock after a Design by Thomire. This theme is constantly repeated during the Directoire & Empire period. Thomire is known to have used this model. The quality of the ormolu & the way that it has been worked to give texture to the skin of the Cupid, the fine work to the wings & the burnishing indicates the hand of the best chisseleurs. The movement is of 8 day duration bell striking the hours & halves & regulated by a silk suspended pendulum. Signed on the dial Le Roy Hr du Roi. A Paris.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2015340312182

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