Empire Ormolu & Verde Antico Chariot Mantel Clock Set, France 1810

Empire Ormolu & Verde Antico Chariot Mantel Clock Set, France Circa 1810.


The case modeled with Cupid riding a stallion-drawn chariot, the white enamel circular dial inscribed with Roman chapters, above a rectangular moulded verde marble plinth mounted with Love attributes, on paw feet.

15¼ in. (38.5 cm.) high; 17¾ in. (45 cm.) wide; 5 in. (13 cm.) deep


This famed model of clock, featuring Cupid riding Apollo's chariot, above a plinth embellished with a bas-relief with love attributes, is generally described as 'pendule au char de l'Amour'.