Large Empire pendule 'Poseidon', France, around 1820.
bronze, gilded, partly polished and chiselled. Longitudinal rectangular pedestal on three compressed ball feet (one foot missing). On the face, a scallop above reed leaves. The rectangular watch case with curved sides on plastic dolphins, the white enamel dial slightly convex and with Roman indices in finely guilloché framing. Pendulum with key lift and half-hour bell. Flanked by cornucopias. The figure of the ruler of all bodies of water sitting on a rock massif. A spring next to it. All-encompassing water elements in relief. HxWxD: approx. 55 x 37 x 15 cm.Show more
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Good, age-appropriate condition, a foot, pendulum and key are missing, some rubbing. A functional guarantee is not provided.
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bronze, gilded, partly polished and chiselled. Longitudinal rectangular pedestal on three compressed ball feet (one foot missing). On the face, a scallop above reed leaves. The rectangular watch case with curved sides on plastic dolphins, the white enamel dial slightly convex and with Roman indices in finely guilloché framing. Pendulum with key lift and half-hour bell. Flanked by cornucopias. The figure of the ruler of all bodies of water sitting on a rock massif. A spring next to it. All-encompassing water elements in relief. HxWxD: approx. 55 x 37 x 15 cm.Show more
Condition
Good, age-appropriate condition, a foot, pendulum and key are missing, some rubbing. A functional guarantee is not provided.
Theme
Fine Art and Antiques