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Neoclassical school of the end of the 18th century: "Uranie or the allegory of Astronomy".
Allegorical clock in biscuit porcelain,
Representing: Uranie, muse of astronomy, her hand placed on the world, her gaze towards the sky.
Seated on the movement with a large enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, finely chiseled gilt bronze hands.
The whole supported by four griffins.
Rectangular base decorated with a gilt bronze scraper decoration.
Movement in perfect working order, anchor escapement and silk thread suspension.
Louis XVI period around 1780.
Very good condition despite some firing cracks and chips at the base.
Height 40 cm x W 23.5 cm x D 14 cm
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