Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 13, 2012

LOT 216

THE CHARIOT French. Made circa 1830. Fine Empire, ormolu and porcelain 8-day going, hour and half-hour striking mantel clock.

C. Rectangular case with applied cast reliefs of a bow, torch, and quiver with arrows, claw feet, bronze horses attached to a chariot housing the movements, with a cherub at the reins. D. White porcelain with applied gilt radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Black Empire hands. M. Circular, brass, spring barrels for the going and striking trains, lever escapement, brass bob pendulum with silk suspension, striking the hours and half hours on a bell. Dim. 46 x 40 x 14 cm.