A French ormolu-mounted amaranth and tulipwood parquetry pedestal clock
After a model by Jean-Henri Riesener, early 20th century
The hood surmounted by three cloudbourne putti on a spreading socle with ribbon-hung garlands, above a square tapering pedestal headed by an Apollo mask, the white enamel dial with pierced and engraved ormolu hands, the twin-barrel movement with anchor escapement with strike on gong, struck with Lamnel Marti Médaille d'Or Paris 1900
221.5 cm. high x 51 cm. wide x 31.8 cm. deep
A French ormolu-mounted amaranth and tulipwood parquetry pedestal clock
After a model by Jean-Henri Riesener, early 20th century
The hood surmounted by three cloudbourne putti on a spreading socle with ribbon-hung garlands, above a square tapering pedestal headed by an Apollo mask, the white enamel dial with pierced and engraved ormolu hands, the twin-barrel movement with anchor escapement with strike on gong, struck with Lamnel Marti Médaille d'Or Paris 1900
221.5 cm. high x 51 cm. wide x 31.8 cm. deep