Details
A gilt and patinated bronze mantel timepiece
the case surmounted by a figure of Cupid reclining on a pillow, on bun feet, with torch and arrow mounts to the front, the white enamel Roman dial within stiff leaf cast bezel and with steel moon hands, the single barrel movement with silk suspension, French, first half 19th century -- 10½in. (27cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 2)
the case surmounted by a figure of Cupid reclining on a pillow, on bun feet, with torch and arrow mounts to the front, the white enamel Roman dial within stiff leaf cast bezel and with steel moon hands, the single barrel movement with silk suspension, French, first half 19th century -- 10½in. (27cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 2)