15th May, 2019 10:00

Country House and Asian Art Auction

 
Lot 469
 

French Empire mantel clock attributed to Pierre Philippe Thomire

A French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock attributed to Pierre Philippe Thomire (1751-1843), emblematic of victory, the 4 inch white enamel dial with Roman numerals and 8-day movement, with silk suspension striking on a bell contained within a cannon case, surmounted by a classical figure of Minerva in plumed helmet and long dress above a panel of trophies of war and attendant putti within a leaf and berry cast frieze and between cast laurel wreaths and raised on four griffin paw feet, 45cm high, 9cm deep, 30cm wide.

Note: See L Montanes Catalogo Ilustrado del Museo de Relojes de las Bodegas

Sold for £1,750


Condition Report
Clock ticks and strikes but there is no pendulum, general light surface wear commensurate with age

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