A fine French Empire ormolu chariot mantel clock by Deverberie à Paris, circa 1800
Description
8-day movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum, half hour countwheel striking on a bell, gilt hands, 11.5-cm enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals forming the wheel of a ormolu chariot with dragon rear surmounted by the figure of Cupid with enamel eyes holding the reigns and a torch, drawn by two lively horses also with enamel eyes, on a matted rectangular base with applied classical mounts to the front, the whole raised on claw feet.
Sizes
(Height) 40.5 cm (Width) 50 cm (Depth) 16 cm
(Height) 15.9 in (Width) 19.7 in (Depth) 6.3 in
Price
sold
Signature
Deverberie à Paris
