A French Empire gilt bronze figural mantel clock after model by Jean-Simon-Deverberie (1724–1824), the round enamel dial with Roman numerals is set in the wheel of a chariot drawn by two spirited horses with enamel eyes and the movement housed in a drum case that forms the body of the chariot, with a fire-breathing dragon making up its back portion, the front being composed of a shell on which Cupid stands holding the reins and a whip, rectangular base decorated with figures in relief, raised upon lion paw feet. Paris, c. 1810–1815. H. 48 cm. W. 47 cm. D. 16 cm.
A French Empire gilt bronze figural mantel clock after model by Jean-Simon-Deverberie (1724–1824), the round enamel dial with Roman numerals is set in the wheel of a chariot drawn by two spirited horses with enamel eyes and the movement housed in a drum case that forms the body of the chariot, with a fire-breathing dragon making up its back portion, the front being composed of a shell on which Cupid stands holding the reins and a whip, rectangular base decorated with figures in relief, raised upon lion paw feet. Paris, c. 1810–1815. H. 48 cm. W. 47 cm. D. 16 cm.
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