A French Empire ormolu mantel clock 'Ars Amatoria', circa 1800

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€ 11000 $ 12710 £ 9518 ¥ 2014650 DKK 82179 CHF 9909 NOK 122700 CA$ 17248 HK$ 99342

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The 6-cm diameter enamel dial has Roman numerals and is signed Thierry à Paris. The pierced and engraved hands are made of gilt brass.

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The movement is driven by two spring barrels and has a duration of at least eight days. It is regulated by anchor escapement in combination with a silk suspended pendulum. The clock has half-hour striking by means of a countwheel on a bell.

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The clock is mounted in an ormolu case shaped like an Empire chair. On it stands the preaching Amor cloaked in a hood with a flaming heart in his hand. On the opposite side, a woman kneels in front of a reading desk with a book inscribed; l’art d’amour d’Ovid (Ars Amatoria). The group stands on a base with canted corners and a relief on the front showing Amor feeding a butterfly. The whole is taised on four toupee feet.

Name: A French Empire ormolu mantel clock 'Ars Amatoria', circa 1800
Categories: Mantel Clocks
Origins: France
Periods: 18th Century Antique
Measurements: Height: 38 cm, Width: 32 cm, Depth: 11 cm
Reference: GUDA300130

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