circa 1830, the 8cm white enamel dial with Roman chapter, to a brass barrel movement with outer strike wheel, anchor escapement striking on a bell, contained in a two colour gilded case with burnished highlights, modelled with a winged Cupid standing on a tied bale, and opening a barrel of hearts, oval base with crossed arrows and instruments with the engraved title plaque,
Envoyé Cithere on adjustable peg feet, 33cm high, base 25cm x 15.5cm.
on inlaid rosewood oval stand.
pendulum and associated keys.
Condition
appears wound but not working, movement will need attention, the end of Cupid’s hammer missing, one wing fixed with a later steel screw, the figure loose on its base, a little wear and marks to the case, the stand with fading and some loose inlay.
circa 1830, the 8cm white enamel dial with Roman chapter, to a brass barrel movement with outer strike wheel, anchor escapement striking on a bell, contained in a two colour gilded case with burnished highlights, modelled with a winged Cupid standing on a tied bale, and opening a barrel of hearts, oval base with crossed arrows and instruments with the engraved title plaque,
Envoyé Cithere on adjustable peg feet, 33cm high, base 25cm x 15.5cm.
on inlaid rosewood oval stand.
pendulum and associated keys.
Condition
appears wound but not working, movement will need attention, the end of Cupid’s hammer missing, one wing fixed with a later steel screw, the figure loose on its base, a little wear and marks to the case, the stand with fading and some loose inlay.
