"Empire Pendulum In Gilt Bronze."
Empire Pendulum In Gilt Bronze." Gilt bronze pendulum, Empire style from the first part of the 19th century with a subject symbolizing Apollo god of music. Gilded bronze structure composed in the upper part of the god Apollo playing the lyre, accompanied by a "old guitar" with strings, a torch and a laurel wreath. The rectangular frame is decorated on the front with 2 medallions decorated with floral motifs, ribbons and arrows and a compound cartouche in its center. a lyre, a trumpet, a pan flute, a singing swan in a plant decoration White enameled dial with Roman numerals The so-called "Parisian" movement and a wire movement, complete and functioning. . The hour and a half strikes. Dials and slightly cracked (see photo). Very slight signs of wear. Very well preserved gilding. Very good condition of presentation.