c.1806 Large French Ormolu, Patinated and Antico Verde Marble Mantle Clock.
Mantle /
Period French
Inv. #: P149
Circa: 1806
Size: 24.5in. x 16in.
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Case
The superb case depicts a triumphant Jason clad in battle garb and reaching for the Golden Fleece that hangs from the patinated tree. The whole stands on a variegated marble base with four substantial animal feet.
Dial
The well-cast ormolu dial features Jason and Medea on a chased ground with raised Roman numerals for the hours and nicely shaped steel Breguet-style hands.
Movement
The eight-day time and strike movement has a silk thread suspension with the fast/slow off the backplate, customarily unusual winding arbor locations and countwheel striking on a bell.
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