599 - An important French Empire patinated and gilt bronze and Griotte marble ‘Venus and Cupid’ mantel clock, Thomire and Moinet, first quarter 19th C.

An important French Empire patinated and gilt bronze and Griotte marble ‘Venus and Cupid’ mantel clock, Thomire and Moinet, first quarter 19th C. H 58,5 - L 36,5 - D 18 cm The dial marked 'Thomire & Co' and 'Moinet aîné Hge', which refers to the partnership between the famous sculptor and bronze caster Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751-1843) and Louis Moinet (1768-1808), a master of fine watchmaking and the inventor of the chronograph. Together, they formed an exceptional partnership in the creation of clocks throughout the 19th C. Ref.: - A very similar model can be seen on the Louis Moinet Digital Museum website. The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Condition reports are provided on request. They will be made available, together with additional images, on our website at www.coronariauctions.com. Condition reports are given as a service, we can not be held liable for errors in such a report. The full list of condition reports for this sale is available on the following URL: https://www.coronariauctions.com/en/condition-report/48 Further questions are always welcome at info@coronariauctions.com