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Period French Empire Mantle Clock Depicting a Winged Cupid Playing a Lute

About the Item

A fine quality chased and gilded French Empire mantle clock depicting a standing winged cupid to the right of the clock plinth playing a lute. He looks to his right reading his sheet music and other elements including a torch, flambeau, wreath etc. On the left side of the clock plinth is a three legged stand supporting a round incense burner. The rectangular base of the clock is highly decorated in gilded bronze mounts across the entire front including a framed portrait of a classical goddess. The white enamel dial has Breguet hands and Roman numerals. The clock has its original silk string suspension movement ringing the hours and halfs on a bell.
  • Similar to:
    André-Antoine Ravrio (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vancouver, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4631233318412
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