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19th Century French Empire Skeleton Clock with Vestal Virgins

$7,500
£5,654.52
€6,612.50
CA$10,615.52
A$10,806.61
CHF 6,223.37
MX$130,229.78
NOK 72,235.89
SEK 72,881.55
DKK 49,423.59

About the Item

A Classic two dimensional French Empire skeleton clock, the finely chased and mercury gilded case depicts Amour holding a flaming torch and a banner, symbol of war, seated on a quiver full of arrows and set on top of the dial and movement. The dial is framed by two vestal virgins each holding a garland of flowers. Under the dial is another vestal virgin holding an anchor by its rope in one hand and with the other hand she is offering a thirsty Amour a goblet of water. The entire assembly is mounted on a black marble base supported by gilded bronze feet. The while enamel dial shows the hours in Roman numerals and is signed “Chopin a Paris”.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1815
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vancouver, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4631215499852

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