Superb quality French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock in a beautifully restrained case. The casting and gilding of the finest quality. A classically dressed maiden stands to the right of the clock housing. Applied ormolu mounts relating to Zeus with caduce to the side and a fine urn. White enamel dial signed Vaillant a Paris. 8 day bell striking movement with silk suspension. Unusually the clock has friction fitted ormolu bezels on the front.
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Creator:Jacques-François Vaillant (Clockmaker)
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Dimensions:Height: 19.3 in (49 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
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Style:Empire(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:BronzeOrmoluPatinated
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Place of Origin:France
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Period:1800-1809
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Date of Manufacture:1805
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Condition:Good
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Seller Location:London, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: LU2015316201222
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