19th Century Small Alcove Wall Clock cartel with eagle

Description: Small clock - circular wall cartel in Empire green patinated bronze surmounted by an eagle with outstretched wings and highlighted with a palmette and scrolling motif. A beautiful small Empire clock, early 19th century. Fire-gilt, patinated bronze, decorated with an eagle - an imperial symbol. The white enamel dial surrounded by a finely chased circular gilt bronze and green enamel clock case and surmounted by an impressive gilt bronze eagle, a so-called 'Aigle de drapeau' the French Imperial Eagle, a standard carried by the Grande Armée of Napoleon I during the Napoleonic Wars. White enameled dial, Arabic numerals for hours, dots for minutes. Dial protected by a concave cast brass bezel. Fitted with an 8-day movement with the spiral movement The back of the clock has the numbers 1715 on it. Key winding. Empire style, early 19th century. Condition: Excellent. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Wear to the gilding Style: Napoleon III (Of the Period) Materials and Techniques: Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Place of Origin: France Dimensions: Diameter 12 cm/ 4.72 in Dial: 5.5 cm/ 2.17 in Height 20 cm/ 7.87 in Depth 5.5 cm/ 2.17 in Weight: 950 gr Important: Any statements by me as to the authenticity, attribution, description, date, age, provenance, title, or condition of the work constitute my judgment and opinion only. The clock is in running order, however, since it is an antique, it is being sold with no warranty or guarantee of accuracy. It is not sold as a time-measuring device but as a unique vintage artifact and interior item.This is a private sale, no return of used goods. Sold "as is" without warranty.

Price: 1400 USD

Location: Strasbourg

End Time: 2024-08-11T12:24:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: 60 USD