Mantel Clock (pendulum), Louis Montjoye, c. 1781 - C. 1782 Clock of gilded bronze, decorated with sèvres plaques. The pedestal comes forward twice and this is followed by the central field above it, flanked by plaques with grotesque motifs and detached Tuscan columns. On top of a medallion, held by putti in the clouds, in which a plaque with a similar representation. Under the round dial a putto with viewer, passer, book and motto. On the pedestal in the middle a plaque with shepherds and flowers; Next to it plaques with floral motifs. clockmaker: ParisSèvresSèvresSèvresSèvresporcelain company
Mantel Clock (pendulum), Louis Montjoye, c. 1781 - C. 1782 Clock of gilded bronze, decorated with sèvres plaques. The pedestal comes forward twice and this is followed by the central field above it, flanked by plaques with grotesque motifs and detached Tuscan columns. On top of a medallion, held by putti in the clouds, in which a plaque with a similar representation. Under the round dial a putto with viewer, passer, book and motto. On the pedestal in the middle a plaque with shepherds and flowers; Next to it plaques with floral motifs. clockmaker: ParisSèvresSèvresSèvresSèvresporcelain company: SèvresParis bronze (metal). brass (alloy). gilding (material). porcelain gilding Clock of gilded bronze, decorated with sèvres plaques. The pedestal comes forward twice and this is followed by the central field above it, flanked by plaques with grotesque motifs and detached Tuscan columns. On top of a medallion, held by putti in the clouds, in which a plaque with a similar representation. Under the round dial a putto with viewer, passer, book and motto. On the pedestal in the middle a plaque with shepherds and flowers; Next to it plaques with floral motifs. clockmaker: ParisSèvresSèvresSèvresSèvresporcelain company: SèvresParis bronze (metal). brass (alloy). gilding (material). porcelain gilding
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