35 - A FRENCH FIRST EMPIRE ORMOLU ALLEGORICAL MANTEL CLOCK, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

A FRENCH FIRST EMPIRE ORMOLU ALLEGORICAL MANTEL CLOCK, EARLY 19TH CENTURY A French First Empire gilt-bronze mantel clock, early 19th century, conceived as an allegory of astronomy, science and learning. The rectangular clock case is surmounted by an armillary sphere and scientific instruments and flanked by a classical female figure in flowing drapery and a column supporting astronomical instruments. The circular engine-turned gilt dial with Roman numeral chapter ring and blued steel hands is surrounded by a finely cast floral wreath, the lower portion of the case decorated in relief with books and scholarly emblems. Raised on a large rectangular plinth richly ornamented with an applied Neoclassical panel of urns, floral swags, columns and scrolling foliage, terminating in four circular feet. The movement with bell strike and silk-thread suspension, numbered "B 439." France, First Empire period, circa 1810-1820. Dimensions: H: 16 3/4 in., (42.5 cm.) Condition: Light wear to the gilding. Fingers of the female figure's raised left hand are broken and lacking. Movement appears substantially complete but it has not been tested. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.