Mantel clock in the form of a vase with Putti
Mantel clock in the form of a vase with Putti
France, Paris
1970
Guydamour workshop
Bronze, enamel, silk; gilding, casting, chasing, carving
Height: 66 cm; musical cylinder length 19.7 cm
Inscription on the dial: "Guydamour A Paris"
Gilded bronze clock in the form of a vase with inserted round drum, with Putti figurines sitting on both sides. The left one is giving instructions to the other. The vase is covered with the lid decorated with flame on the top, two handles in the form of acanthus leaves and a round stand. The clock is mounted on a rectangular pedestal, decorated with wisps, relief rosettes on and openwork grids with bows and garlands on four corners’ sides. The grids are covered with blue silk from the inner side. The musical movement is inside the pedestal.
Инв.1689/ММП