PENDULE in chased and gilt bronze, matt and shiny, in the form of a vase surmounted by a love in a chariot drawn by two doves. The handles are decorated with swans and falling flowers. The pedestal, underlined by a frieze of water leaves, rests on an oval base decorated in bas-relief with trophies, quivers and foliage. Resting on four feet with runners. Black enamel dial on white background with Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes, signed "Bergmiller à Paris". Restoration period. (Missing reeds and tiny chips or stains on the dial). Height: 43 cm - Width: 25 cm - Depth: 12 cm. Another balance wheel is included.

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