c.1885 French Gilt-Bronze Figural Clock
French
Inv. #: F213
Maker: Francois Linke
Circa: 1885
Size: 23 in.
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Case
The gilt-Bronze Louis XV style case features two Oriental figures, a man and a woman. Each sits upon an overstuffed tasseled pillow and has an outstretched arm reaching for a dove perched between them. The scrolling foliage is supported below by a rocaille base and above supports the clock. Surmounting the clock is a third smaller oriental figure seated holding a parasol and gazing at a flower. The base is stamped 'LINKE' along a polished edge.
Dial
The white porcelain dial has black Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic numbers for the five-minute marks and pierced gilt-bronze hands.
Movement
The eight-day time and strike movement has 'GML 572' and the Vincenti trademark stamped on the backplate, strikes on a bell and has a balance wheel escapement.
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