Claude Galle: Rare Mercury Chariot clock, Empire period.

Claude Galle: Rare Mercury Chariot clock, Empire period.
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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 animal, in patinated bronze, is wearing a saddle and a collar chased with gilded bronze 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.
The set rests 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.
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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
Width (cm) 40
Height (cm) 42.5
Depth (cm) 12.5
Materials Gilt bronze, Patinated Bronze
Shipping Time Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days
Location 69009, Lyon, France
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