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A French Louis XVI ormolu sculptural mantel clock ‘War & Love’, François Vion, circa 1770.

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Name: A French Louis XVI ormolu sculptural mantel clock ‘War & Love’, François Vion, circa 1770.
Measurements: Height: 28 cm, Width: 22 cm, Depth: 12 cm
Reference: GUDA300140

Categories: Decorative Arts Clocks Mantel Clocks
Periods: 18th Century Antique
Origins: France

Description

A French Louis XVI ormolu mantel clock designed and crafted by François Vion, circa 1770, depicting the youthful Mars and Cupid. The finely chased and gilt bronze case is surmounted by doves, clouds and a torch. The rectangular base has a central relief of a heart beneath a torch and quiver, drapery and four claw feet. The interior of the base is inscribed VION. The 8.5-cm enamel dial has Arabic hour and quarter numerals and pierced, engraved gilt-brass hands. The eight-day, two-train movement has anchor escapement, a silk-suspended pendulum and countwheel striking of the hours and half-hours on a bell. Height 28 cm; width 21.5 cm; depth 12 cm.