A RESTAURATION ALABASTER MANTEL CLOCK, BY ADAM AUGUSTE LéCHOPIE

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A RESTAURATION ALABASTER MANTEL CLOCK, BY ADAM AUGUSTE LéCHOPIE

The stepped rectangular case surmounted by a group depicting Cupid flanked by Hercules and Omphale, the circular white enamel Roman and Arabic dial within an engine milled ormolu bezel, flanked by relief figures of putti, the plinth with stiff-leaf gallery, on bun feet, the movement with countwheel strike on a bell
19in. (48.2cm) high

拍品專文

For mudering his friend Iphitus in a fit of madness Hercules was sold as a slave to Omphale, Queen of Lydia, for three years. But she soon alleviated his lot by making him her lover. While in her service he grew effeminate, wearing women's clothes and adornments, and spinning yarn.