Empire Clock 'Flora' – France, 19th century

Lot: 63

France, 19th century
Empire Clock 'Flora'

Bronze, chased and fire-gilded. Above an oval base with raised relief depictions of theater masks and musical instruments, a spherical clock case, framed in blue, rests on clouds. 33 x 28 x 11 cm. The profile-framed white enamel dial is inscribed 'Chocarne à Dijon'. A three-dimensional depiction of the goddess Flora pouring a basket of rose petals over the celestial sphere. A pendulum movement with thread suspension and half-hour striking on a bell. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. Provenance: Estate of the industrialist and Olympic dressage champion Gabriela Grillo.

Hammer Price: 850 €

K-16A - AUCTION Part 1
14. November 2025 at 2:00 PM CET

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France, 19th centuryEmpire Clock 'Flora'

France, 19th century
Empire Clock 'Flora'