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A PARIS. LATE 18TH CENTURY
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A French ormolu and patinated bronze striking chariot clock 'au char d'Amor'
A Paris. Late 18th Century
Emblematic of Fidelity, with Cupid riding a chariot drawn by dogs with enamel eyes, the white enamel dial signed à Paris, with pierced ormolu hands (hour with wreath, later minute), the eight day twin barrel movement with later suspension and countwheel strike on bell; later rear cover, Cupid formerly with further mount to his back
44.5 cm. wide
A Paris. Late 18th Century
Emblematic of Fidelity, with Cupid riding a chariot drawn by dogs with enamel eyes, the white enamel dial signed à Paris, with pierced ormolu hands (hour with wreath, later minute), the eight day twin barrel movement with later suspension and countwheel strike on bell; later rear cover, Cupid formerly with further mount to his back
44.5 cm. wide
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