Rare Pendule d’époque Empire au “vase Médicis“. - Lot 506

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Rare Pendule d’époque Empire au “vase Médicis“. - Lot 506
Rare Pendule d’époque Empire au “vase Médicis“. Based on a model by Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751-1843). Signed by the watchmaker Engaz in Paris (active on rue Helvetius during the period 1800-1810). Enamelled dial, date in Arabic numerals, hours and minutes in Roman numerals. The openworked lid worn by two women in Antiquity, standing on consoles. Ornamented with garlands, laurel tori, a Mercury's head and a knotted ribbon. Marble pedestal. Spinning top feet. Bronze chased and gilded with mercury. Dimensions : 59 x 18 x 18 cm. Exceptional quality. Very good condition (very small marble chips). With key and pendulum. Litt. : Pierre Kjellberg. "The French Clock", reproduced page 327 - Catalogue of the François Duesberg Museum, reproduced page 42. A similar clock "Christie's" The opulent Eye, September 2001 - London - Lot 16. Provenance: Collection of Baron and Baroness François Duesberg.
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