AN EMPIRE ORMOLU STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK: 'PENDULE AU VASE'
CIRCA 1810
The case modelled as a vase with swan handles topped by Cupid in a chariot drawn by cockerels, on oval plinth, with white enamel dial (restored), with ormolu hands, the movement with twin barrels, silk suspension for anchor escapement, countwheel strike on bell; pendulum, key
16½ in. (42 cm.) high, 9¾ in. (25 cm.) wide, 4½ in. 11.5 cm.) deep
AN EMPIRE ORMOLU STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK: 'PENDULE AU VASE'
CIRCA 1810
The case modelled as a vase with swan handles topped by Cupid in a chariot drawn by cockerels, on oval plinth, with white enamel dial (restored), with ormolu hands, the movement with twin barrels, silk suspension for anchor escapement, countwheel strike on bell; pendulum, key
16½ in. (42 cm.) high, 9¾ in. (25 cm.) wide, 4½ in. 11.5 cm.) deep