“urania, Muse Of Astronomy” Gilt Bronze Pendulum Clock, Paris, Circa 1830

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Object description :

"“urania, Muse Of Astronomy” Gilt Bronze Pendulum Clock, Paris, Circa 1830"

Allegorical clock representing Urania, the muse of the astronomy. She holds the celestial globe and a scientific instrument which are her attributes since antiquity. She is looking up to the sky, on her left books represent encyclopedial knowledge. Elegancy of the draped dress. The base shows parchments, a binocular, and a ring with the zodiac signs. Beautiful dial with a star. The clock is entirely in gilt bronze. Silk string movement. The clock has been professionally cleaned and revised.

Size: H 57cm x W 40cm x D 13cm

French school of the Charles X period, circa 1830.

Price: 3 500 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: Fully restored

Material: Bronze
Width: 40cm
Height: 57cm
Depth: 13cm

Reference: 1478336