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Elegant French mantel clock made in mercury-gilded bronze, with excellent chiseling and quality.

The clock represents a typical image of the Allegory of Love, with a winged figure standing beside the dial that symbolizes the God of Love, holding an eternal flame in the hand. Beside it the arrows and the quiver.

The dial is made in bronze and white enamel. Hands of the Breguet type, one is missing.

The mechanism is original, with a corded pendulum and a key.

The rest of the clock is filled with allusions to conjugal love and lovers.

Very good quality.

Elegante reloj de sobremesa francés realizado en bronce dorado al mercurio, con excelente cincelado y calidad.

El reloj representa una imagen típica de alegoría al amor, con una figura alada en pie junto a la esfera que simboliza al Dios de Amor, portando una llama eterna en la mano. Al lado las flechas y el carcaj.

La esfera esta realizada en bronce y esmalte en blanco. Agujas tipo breguet, falta una de ellas.

El mecanismo es el original, con péndulo al hilo y llave.

El resto del reloj está lleno de alusiones al amor conyugal y los enamorados.

Muy buena calidad.

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Figural mantel clock -  Antique Bronze - 1800-1850 - Allegory of Cupid

Mechanical - 8 day movement - half hour, multiple bells

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Antique French bronze mantel clock with a mechanical eight-day movement, half-hour striking on multiple bells, circa 1800–1850, 47 cm high, in antique style and acceptable very-worn condition, with a winding key.

Figural mantel clock - Antique Bronze - 1800-1850 - Allegory of Cupid

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Antique French bronze mantel clock with a mechanical eight-day movement, half-hour striking on multiple bells, circa 1800–1850, 47 cm high, in antique style and acceptable very-worn condition, with a winding key.

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