AN EXCEPTIONAL DIRECTOIRE PERIOD MARBLE, GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE CLOCK

AN EXCEPTIONAL DIRECTOIRE PERIOD MARBLE, GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE CLOCK

Of large scale, with enamelled dial signed 'Caillouet a Paris', the movement and case elaborately festooned and mounted with an eagle, on a platform base inset with plaques of playful cherubs. Suspended on two marble columns surmounted by winged sphinxes and decorated with neoclassical motifs, including Egyptian caryatid pilasters, flowers, foliage and urns.

French circa 1795.

70.5 x 52 x 15cm

Condition:

Condition: The condition of the metalwork and the marble is very good. There are no visible signs of repair, damage or losses. The movement is in working order but has not been tested for time.

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