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French Empire/Directoire Mantel Clock By Sallot, à ParisAn Empire ormolu and silvered frame clock by Sallot, à Paris. The case, a tribute to the goddess Diana, has matching silvered front and back frames supported by cast ormolu satyrs who are often paired with Diana and represent chastity overcome by lust. The front frame is flanked by mirrored ormolu castings of Diana with both bow and arrow. The center is a scene where a shepherd shows his dog the rabbit that he has caught, and above a cherub rides a stag. The finely lettered porcelain dial with blued Lepine style hands is signed by the maker. The whole is supported by a black marble base with decorative cast bun feet. The eight-day two-train silk-suspension movement strikes on a bell. For a similar model see La Pendule Francaise, pg. 336. Dimensions: 23" H. Select image to enlarge |
