Small Travel Clock, Empire Period - Early 19th century

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Small Travel Clock, Empire Period - Early 19th century

Name: Small Travel Clock, Empire Period - Early 19th century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: RWIZ61GZZL
Price: 1400 EUR
Availability: InStock

By Gallery Antiquités Lecomte

1.400 €

Period 19th century

Style Empire Style, Consulat

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From: 44810, Héric, France

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44810 Héric

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Description

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Charming ormolu clock with slightly rounded edges, the front of which is decorated with floral compositions in relief. The clock rests on small flanged toupie feet.
The center features an enameled dial surrounded by a chased bronze surround. Two slightly openworked hands. The upper part of the clock, in the shape of a semicircle, is engraved with laurel leaves, a large bow and an inscription: "A Cythère" (To Cythera).
Above, a bird with outstretched wings holds a letter in its beak. At the sides we find a cherub, finger pointing skywards, his arn held firmly in his hand. Finally, a standing dog turning towards the angel also holds a letter.
"A Cythère":
"Aller à Cythère" or "S'embarquer pour Cythère" is a poetic expression meaning "to fall in love", with a feeling of novelty, of a first time. Indeed, when we discover the island of Kythera, we better understand this beautiful expression, which designates the beginning of a delightful voyage, rich in promise. Aphrodite, goddess of Love and Beauty, was born on the shores of Kythera.

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Period: Late 19th century
Excellent condition.
Traces of use
Movement complete with key
Mechanism to be revised, without warranty.
Can be checked and overhauled on request, with invoice and warranty.
Shipment on request with careful packaging and suitable protection.
Dimensions Clock :
Height: 19.5 cm
Width : 14 cm
Depth : 7 cm
Weight : 1.2 KG
reference : 301023

Ref: RWIZ61GZZL

Additional Information

Condition	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
Width (cm)	14
Height (cm)	19.5
Depth (cm)	7
Weight (Kg)	1.2
Materials	Bronze, Gilt bronze
Internal reference	301023