146 - "Astronomy Study" clock made of white biscuit porcelain.

"Astronomy Study" clock made of white biscuit porcelain. Dial set in a gilded bronze case, adorned with four stars on each edge, signed "Thiery" in Paris, with white enamel indicating the hours in Roman numerals and the minutes in Arabic numerals. Wire-suspension movement. Hands in chased bronze. The biscuit is likely from the late 18th century; the movement is from the early 19th century. Work from the late 18th / early 19th century. Mounted on a later Portor marble base resting on four gilded ball-shaped feet and decorated with a gilded brass frieze. Heavily dusty; chip on the dial. One finger missing from Urania, and one of the cherub’s wings has been reattached. Total height with base: 49.5, W-40, D-18 cm. Biscuit: H-41, W-35, D-15 cm Includes a key and a pendulum. Reproduced in the book *French Clocks the World Over, Part 2* by Tardy, page 75