French Empire Pendule Mantel Clock, 1810s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Pendulum - Mercury messenger of the gods

France
gilt bronze
Empire around 1815

Dimensions: H x W x D: 37 x 30 x 10 cm

Description:
French Empire Pendule showing the messenger god Mercury.

standing on four round, finely chiseled feet PM.
In the base-relief we see winged putti in the harbor, busy a ship with colonial goods such as tobacco and rum to load. Left and right of the relief, on the slightly sloped sides are an applied scale and measuring and writing instrument.

The main focus is the representation of Mercury, leaning on a bale of tobacco (probably filled with gold coins) up stretched out a little bag. Mercury was the Roman religion as a messenger of the gods and the god of merchants. Both the base relief as well as the presentation of sculptural bronze stand allegorically for trade in goods from overseas.
On the other side of the bale of tobacco, we see paddles, anchors and Rumfaß as an allegory of seafaring.

Taken in the tobacco parcel is the French Pendulenwerk with strike on bell at half and full hour. Time Typical are the thread suspension of the pendulum and the lock-plate percussion. Eight-day movement.
Enamel dial with Roman numerals and Arabic quarters of an hour. Signed: Riquier à Amiens.

In the design of this watch is different from the famous pendulum clock showing the Matelo only in the main character.

Condition: Completely cleaned clockwork runs absolutely smoothly and reliably. Bronze cleaned and partly re-gilded.

Similar watches can be found in the literature:
Elke Niehüser - The French bronze clock

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Manufacturer	Riquier
Design Period	Before 1890
Year
Production Period	Before 1890
Country of Manufacture	France
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Empire
Detailed Condition	Restored — This vintage/antique item is in very good condition because it has been refreshed through new upholstery and/or refinishing.
	The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Restoration and Damage Details	Completely restored
Product Code	ZLE-875820
Materials	Bronze
Color	Gold
Width	30 cm 30 cm
Depth	10 cm 10 cm
Height	37 cm 37 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Germany
Returns	Returns accepted within two days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

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