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Late Empire Period Clock of Chronos Carrying Away Time

About the Item

A fine model of Chronos carrying off time. The superbly modelled and cast figure of Chronos with scythe in one hand and carrying the clock under his arm. Set on a fine marble base with fine winged paw feet in original ormolu and below the clock a truncated pyramid also in ormolu with pseudo hieroglyphics cast into it. 8 day bell striking movement with lever escapement.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Marble,Ormolu,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1830
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2015316202102
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