Description
Capucine clock in chased bronze and brass, the upper dome crowned by a turned pinnacle housing a bell inscribed "DUBOIS ROBERT AU PUY", and flanked by a standing automaton holding a hammer destined to strike the bell. The openwork pediment features foliage scrolls, and the dial features a circular bezel with hours in blackened Roman numerals. The central decoration features a winged figure surrounded by flowers and is signed TOUSSAINCTS FLEUTRY in Paris. The columnar uprights rest on four small toupie feet. French 17th century. 38 x 20 x 14, cm. (as is, with rod elements to be reassembled, weights missing). An oak console is included.
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Capucine clock in chased bronze and brass, the upper dome crowned by a turned pinnacle housing a bell inscribed "DUBOIS ROBERT AU PUY", and flanked by a standing automaton holding a hammer destined to strike the bell. The openwork pediment features foliage scrolls, and the dial features a circular bezel with hours in blackened Roman numerals. The central decoration features a winged figure surrounded by flowers and is signed TOUSSAINCTS FLEUTRY in Paris. The columnar uprights rest on four small toupie feet. French 17th century. 38 x 20 x 14, cm. (as is, with rod elements to be reassembled, weights missing). An oak console is included.
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