A French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Portico Annular Clock

19TH CENTURY

十九世紀法國銅鍍金丘比特與阿芙洛狄特希臘圍柱門廊式鈡
of domed temple form, surmounted with a figure of cupid with his bow and arrow over the annular dial with Arabic minutes, all raised on five fluted columns centered with a classical maiden, raised on a circular stepped base, with dust dome.

鍍金銅飾與黑漆鑄鐵相間，構成希臘式門廊，當中立有愛神阿芙洛狄特的小像，輕提裙擺，款步而出。圍柱在門廊上端聚攏，容納複雜精密的機芯，時鐘與分鐘以雙環結構并置，丘比特的小小金箭充當指針，匠心獨具。

Height overall (with dome) 26 3/4 x diameter 10 in., 68 x 25.4 cm.

Property from the Halim Time & Glass Museum, Evanston, Illinois

Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve 本拍品不設底價

At the time of writing, the movement is in working condition. The case is original and in overall good and stable condition. The dome has a few short cracks to the side.

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Property from the Halim Time & Glass Museum: Sold Without Reserve

A French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Portico Annular Clock

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