MONUMENTAL AND MAGNIFICENT CARTEL CLOCK WITH THE CHARIOT OF VENUS. France. Date: 19th century. Maker/Designer: Model presumably by Jacques Caffiéri (attribution). Technique: Gilt bronze. Description: The impressive and dynamically decorated case, with strong leaf shapes, displays the resting Venus below the dial, as she is covered or uncovered by a small Cupid. Above, the clock case crowned by the chariot of Venus, pulled by doves and with a small cupid in it. Dial with twelve enamel cartouches with Roman numerals. 14-day pendulum movement with thread suspension and half-hour strike on bell. Measurement: 95x56x18cm. Enclosed: P. Literature:Ottomeyer, Hans & Pröschel, Peter: Vergoldete Bronzen, vol.1, Munich 1986. For the model see p.117, no.2.5.11. 品相报告: - Overall with age-typical rubbing and fine, superficial scratches and soiling. - The radiating rim of the upper finish, which belongs to the model, is lost. - The cover pierced in tendrils is broken in some places in the lower area. - The enamel cartouch