Claude Galle: Rare Char De Mercure clock, Empire period.

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Claude Galle: Rare Char De Mercure clock, Empire period.

Name: Claude Galle: Rare Char De Mercure clock, Empire period.
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 8BFDXGFUBL
Price: 6800 EUR
Availability: InStock

By Gallery Mon Antiquaire-Geraldine..

6.800 €

Period 19th century

Style Empire Style, Consulat

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Of all the carriage clocks, Mercury's is the hardest to find.
Designed, chased and marketed by the bronzemaker Claude Galle (1759-1815) in the early 19th century, this gilt bronze and brown patina horse clock was created by Croutelle the elder. In fact, a preparatory pen-and-ink drawing with watercolor highlights, inscribed and dated Croutelle ainé, n° 126, 1803, is kept at the Bibliothèque Nationale (Cabinet des Estampes).

This magnificent clock depicts Mercury, standing on a carriage in the form of a cotton bale and four wheels of fortune, holding his caduceus in his left hand and his horse's reins in the other.
The patinated bronze animal wears a saddle and a gilded bronze collar chased with flowers.
The rectangular base is decorated with attributes of the mythological god: garlands of flowers, horns of plenty, caduceus and laurel leaves. The sides are decorated with attributes of maritime commerce: finely chased anchors and tridents.
Resting on four "toupies" feet.
Movement overhauled, in perfect working order, with eight-day power autonomy, hour and half-hour bells on gong, wire balance suspension and Breguet hands.
Very good condition, original gilding.
Empire period.

Dimensions :
Height: 42.5 cm
Width: 40 cm
Depth: 12.5 cm

As with most of my art objects and furniture, I take great care to offer them to you at a very low expert appraised value. I can arrange delivery for you in France and abroad.
I can arrange for delivery in France and abroad, depending on your location. Please contact me to find out how much it will cost and to arrange delivery. I take great care to ensure that your purchases are properly packed and protected.

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Ref: 8BFDXGFUBL

Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Style	Empire Style, Consulat (Table Clocks and Desk Clocks of Empire Style, Consulat Style)
Period	19th century (Table Clocks and Desk Clocks 19th century)
Country of origin	France
Artist	Claude Galle
Width (cm)	40 cm
Height (cm)	42,5 cm
Depth (cm)	12,5 cm
Materials	Bronze