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Chariot Clock Drawn by Two Lions, Early 20th Century
| Materials: | Marbre |
|---|---|
| Period: | XIXe siècle |
| Provenance: | French |
- Restored to original condition with original appearance.
- Full overhaul of watch movement, perfect working order.
- Perfect authenticity, without modification.
- Original gilding.
- Winding key & pendulum
- Operating instructions, how to start your clock.
- Certificate of authenticity, invoice.
- Ringtone on ancient bell, hour and a half-hour
Height: 38 cm
Width: 49 cm
Depth: 18 cm
Description
This remarkable chariot clock, dating from the early 20th century, captivates with its imposing sculptural composition, theatrical movement and richly detailed decoration. The ensemble combines a patinated spelter sculpture in deep, nuanced tones, subtly enhanced with bronze and golden-brown highlights, with a substantial griotte red marble base, whose contrasting veining emphasises the precious character of the piece. The scene majestically depicts a female figure seated in a chariot of animated forms, evoking a vast shell carried upon clouds and decorative scrolls. The identity of this clock lies in its original composition, inspired by mythological imagery and the taste for grand allegorical subjects. Its movement bears the stamp of the clockmaking firm Société Clusienne S.C.A.P.H., Cluses, attesting to its horological provenance.
The composition unfolds through a succession of sculpted volumes, executed with a remarkable sense of movement. At the summit, an antique-style female figure, dressed in an exquisitely draped tunic, sits upon the chariot. Her face, turned towards the sky, conveys a serene and resolute expression, while her flowing hair, gathered at the back, delicately frames her features. The supple folds of her garment follow the contours of her body and accompany the movement of the scene. In her hand, she holds the twisted reins connecting her to the team, reinforcing the impression of guidance and forward motion. The chariot features a sculpted body with sinuous contours, adorned with sweeping scrolls, foliage and raised motifs evoking a monumental shell emerging from stylised clouds. At its centre is a circular white enamel dial, decorated with Arabic numerals, a delicate polychrome floral garland and slender gilt hands. Its gilded brass surround contrasts elegantly with the darker tones of the sculpture. At the base of the composition, two powerful lions advance side by side, forming a majestic team. Their muscular bodies, firmly planted paws and thick, finely detailed manes convey the full strength of these symbolic animals. Their slightly open jaws, expressive gazes and dynamic postures lend the ensemble a striking presence. Harnesses richly embellished with decorative motifs complete their trappings. The entire composition rests upon a substantial rectangular base of griotte red marble, featuring particularly decorative red, brown and white veining, adorned at the front with a gilt-bronze ornamental mount and supported by small, finely crafted feet.
Original mechanism, unmodified. Strikes the hours and half-hours on an antique bell, with a clear and authentic sound.
Questions
Easily pay for your purchases using our highly protected bank card system with SSL certificate and 256 bit encryption, ensuring confidentiality when any information is transferred. On a web browser, the OVH SSL certificate activates the HTTPS protocol and displays a padlock in the navigation bar. This shows that any transaction is encrypted and confidential, and that your website address has been authenticated.
Our items mainly stem from the inheritance of objects, preciously looked after over numerous generations. There is a stringent selection process for each object ensuring perfect authenticity and the optimal amount of gilding
We do not use the term “Restoration”, which implies a significant transformation or major repair that modifies an object’s authenticity or original appearance. Each object is completely dismantled, then thoroughly cleaned part by part; our cleaning technique restores shine without adversely affecting the gold. We then put the clock back together, returning all the various parts to their origin location, as well as all the nuts and screws. Subsequently, the item is inspected to ensure it is perfectly even, symmetrical, and smooth, etc.
The clock’s movement undergoes a complete overhaul; it is totally dismantled, cleaned and each individual part is polished. The duration of this procedure affects the shine: we prefer to obtain a brilliant shine, in keeping with the gilding of the object. To increase the strength and quality of the gears, we apply a very important procedure, known as bouchonnage, to correct for wear accumulated over years of operation, consisting in the placing cork of stoppers in any pivot holes that have become deformed by wear. After the clock has been completely reassembled, it is tested over a long period of time to ensure that the movement, as well as the hour and half-hour strikes, are operating correctly.
- Akzeptierte Kreditkarten: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, Discover und Diners Club.
- Bank transfer: You can also send us a copy of the bank transfer order to speed up the processing of your order.
Upon dispatch of your order, you will be sent a parcel tracking number by email.
Delivery anywhere in the world.
France: - Clocks: 3 days preparation work + 2 days for delivery - Total: 5 business days - Decorative objects: 1 days preparation work + 2 days for delivery - Total: 3 business days
Europe - Clocks: 3 days preparation work + 3 days for delivery - Total: 6 business days - Decorative objects: 1 day preparation work + 3 days for delivery - Total: 6 business days
Other countries - Clocks: 3 days preparation work + 3-8 days for delivery - Decorative objects: 1 days preparation work + 3-8 days for delivery
Easily pay for your purchases using our highly protected bank card system with SSL certificate and 256 bit encryption, ensuring confidentiality when any information is transferred. On a web browser, the OVH SSL certificate activates the HTTPS protocol and displays a padlock in the navigation bar. This shows that any transaction is encrypted and confidential, and that your website address has been authenticated.
You will receive—by email and a paper version—an explanatory document containing all the necessary instructions and recommendations for operating your clock. We also provide assistance over the phone to guide you through the start-up procedure. Of course, we will continue to be available—by both telephone and email—to answer any questions you may have. For calls in German or English, please make an appointment first via email, providing us with your telephone number, and the date and time you wish to contact us. Contact.
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By email, you will be sent: - confirmation of your order & payment - Parcel tracking information
Every purchase comes with a certificate of authenticity and an invoice
High quality certificate of authenticity printed on photo paper with text and photos providing all the information concerning your object. Detailed invoice indicating the price paid for the object.
