Lot 46
  • 46

An attractive French Empire ormolu chariot mantel clock, Labaute Cadet, circa 1810

Estimate
10,000 - 14,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • height 40cm
countwheel bell striking anchor movement with silk suspended pendulum, Breguet hands, 10-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals signed Labaute Cadet à Nancy, forming the wheel of an ormolu chariot terminating in a dragon to the rear, pulled by two lively horses with enamelled eyes, steered by Cupid holding a torch, rectangular moulded plinth with applied mounts raised on claw feet