Antique French “Cupid Chariot” Bronze & Marble Clock

DESCRIPTION: A french "Cupid Chariot" bronze & marble mantel clock. This is an antique French Napoleon III period burnished gilt bronze mantel clock over a marble vert pedestal base. The subject is of cupid riding a fine chariot drawn by a pair of horses. The front side of the base is mounted with applied bronze mounts referring to cupid, such as his bow, the torch of everlasting love and his quiver of arrows. The movement is set in the chariot wheel. It is stamped with the Medaille D'Argent 1855, Vincent & Cia.
CIRCA: 1855.
ORIGIN: France.
DIMENSIONS: W: 17 3/4" H: 14 3/4" D: 5 1/4".

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L. Marti French Cupid Crystal Regulator Clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$300 – $700[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

[restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$400[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Feb 18, 2012[/restrict]

L. Marti French Cupid Crystal Regulator Clock: 2 vial mercury pendulum; decorated porcelain dial; brass movement marked L. Marti, Made in France 4016 4 11; T & S; beveled glass sides; Cupid figure on the top.

(Cupid is loose; case finish is scratched and marred.)

Not tested.

16″

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Large French Bronze Chariot Clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$3,000 – $5,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$1,750[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]

Large French Bronze Chariot Clock. 5 in. porcelain dial with fancy pierced gilt hands; brass spring driven movement signed “A.D. Mougin” & “Black, Starr & Frost, New York”, has a half hour strike on a coiled gong and original pendulum w/ matching numbers. In a large case with figural 2 tone gilt and silvered bronze figure of a soldier steering a chariot drawn by 4 horses rearing back; has silvered columns and applied mounts on the front of the case and stands on claw feet. Running & in good overall condition with a good original finish showing some typical wear from age, chip on the dial at 12. Measures 12. In. high x 17 in. wide x 12.5 in. deep.

French Bronze Chariot of Telem-achus Clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$800 – $1,200[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$1,000[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]

French Bronze Chariot of Telem-achus Clock. Gilt bronze mantle clock also referred to as “Chariot of Diomedes” after a sketch by bronzier Jean-Andre Reiche (ref. French Bronze Clocks by E. Niehuser, pp. 68-69). Large chariot with armed soldier standing in the rear, young man with lion head front drawn by 2 horses rearing back; on a rectangular base with battle axe finials, wreath, armor and weapon mounts on the front. The 4 in. bronze dial resembles the spoked wheel of the chariot with pierced design exposing the skeletonized movement, has applied porcelain hour numerals and pierced hands; brass spring driven 8 day movement signed Japy Freres, half hour bell strike and is in good running condition. 17 in. high x 20 in. wide x 5 in. deep.

French Marti 3 Horse Chariot Clock on Marble Base

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$1,000 – $2,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

[restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$650[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 04, 2013[/restrict]

French Marti 3 Horse Chariot Clock on Marble Base: w/ female driver; T & S porcelain floral dial; painted metal horses, chariot and lady; signed Marti movement; has pendulum and key; runs when wound but does not keep running

21″ Tall x 20″ Wide x 10″ Deep

(There is some paint and patina restoration; new felt on the inside of the back door; tiny paint rub on the foremost front leg.)

French Silk Thread Bronze Cupid Clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$5,000 – $7,500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$5,250[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 17, 2014[/restrict]

French Empire Silk Thread Figural Bronze Cupid Clock. Gilt bronze of a figural standing winged cupid beside a whetstone grinding wheel, he smiles as he sharpens the arrow of love; the clock is contained in the body below with French Empire period designed tables on either side, one with a jug and cup, the other with a basket of flowers, the scene in the arched panel of the base depicts a dog seated on a rock and watching cupid string his bow. 4 in. porcelain dial has black hour numerals and blued open moon hands; brass spring driven 8 day movement has a silk thread suspension and half hour strike on a bell. In very good condition, beautiful finish, no breaks or repairs, tip of the arrow is missing. 18 in. high x 12.5 in. wide x 5 in. deep.

French Marti Bronze Cupid Statue Clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$300 – $1,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

[restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$700[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]7:00 AM – May 03, 2008[/restrict]

French F. Marti Bronze Cupid Statue Clock: porcelain painted dial; marked F Marti and Made in France.

14″ T