A lovely French Empire ormolu borne mantel clock with butterfly, circa 1800

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10-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals signed à Paris, finely pierced and engraved ormolu hands, spring-driven movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum of 8-day duration, half hour countwheel striking on bell, finey cast and chiseled ormolu case with stepped top surmounted by a fire with roses and a butterfly, leaves and a drape to the front, the sides with pierced classical relief incorporating griffins, rectangular base with foliate pierced relief raised on toupee feet.

Origin and period
France
Name
A lovely French Empire ormolu borne mantel clock with butterfly, circa 1800
Categories
Mantel clocks
Periods
18th Century Antique Empire
Materials
gilt bronze
Measurements
Height: 35 cm, Width: 24 cm, Depth: 12 cm
Reference
GUDA30015
GUD
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Artlistings seller since 2015

Located in Amsterdam
The Netherlands

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