French Napoleon III Clock with a Putti on a chariot pulled by a winged dragon
A very beautiful clock in patinated and gilt bronze, depicting a putto seated in a chariot pulled by a dragon spreading its wings, and a flying drapery around the child holding the reins. The dial in the shape of a wheel is composed of a circular enameled ring with Arabic numerals encircling leaves shaped rays. The chariot rests on a roccoco style base. The back of the chariot is decorated with a royal crown.
Circa :1850
Dim: W: 14,2 in - D: 6,3in - H: 10,2in.
Dim: L:36cm, P:16cm, H:26cm.
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