A small French long duration Skeleton Clock, circa 1820

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A small French long duration Skeleton Clock, circa 1820
Measurements
Height: 35 cm, Width: 22 cm, Depth: 10 cm
Reference
TOEA100682
Techniques
Gilded
Colors
Black, White, Gold
Styles
Empire Romantic
Periods
19th Century Antique Empire
Origins
France
Origin and period
France
Description
The clock sits proudly on a black marble base with four bun feet. The I form skeletonised timepiece movement with anchor escapement, knife edge suspension and compensated pendulum. The beautiful typical Empire dial Is supported by two finely detailed peacocks and an extravagant basket of flowers in gilded bronze. The dial with Roman numerals and brequet hands is topped with romantic clouds.

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