French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, ca. 1820
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Description
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, circa 1820, the case by Louis Stanislas Lenoir-Ravrio (French, 1783-1846), and depicting Apollo with his lyre by an altar, the dial with Roman numerals apparently unsigned, the later movement circa 1880 and signed "Popon a Paris." 19.5" H x 13" W x 5" D. Note: Identical models of this case by Lenoir-Ravrio may be found in the collections at Geneva (Watch Museum), and Brighton (Royal Pavilion). Literature: Pierre Kjellberg, L'encyclopedie de la pendule francaise, Editions de l'Amateur: Paris, 1997, p. 40. H. Ottomeyer / P. Proeschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Klinkhardt & Biermann: Munich, 1986, vol. II, p. 693-695. Keywords: Antique, Timepiece, Horlage, Gilt bronze, European
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French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, ca. 1820
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