French Empire Gilt-Bronze and Marble Clock

French Empire Gilt-Bronze and Marble Figural Clock

first quarter 19th century, the top with a seated baby and a shell, the case with an enameled chapter ring and corner quivers of arrows, mounted with a silk-string suspension movement, the case engraved "L'heure comme la bulle echappe en nos plaisirs" (the hour as the bubble escapes in our pleasures), on a verte antique marble base.
h. 16", w. 7-1/2", d. 5-1/4"

Provenance: The Estate of Camille & Raymond Hankamer, Houston, Texas.
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