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1780 FRENCH WATCH STAND FIGURE OF CHRONO TIME #1917192

Currency:USD Category:Jewelry / Vintage & Antique Start Price:160.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
1780 FRENCH WATCH STAND FIGURE OF CHRONO TIME #1917192
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Figural and mechanical French gilt bronze pocket watch stand, shown in Tardy's book on French clocks, dating to 1780.<BR>13 3/4inches high.<BR>Stands on 3 ornate legs. An openwork tour de force of relief sculpting: An owl perches above a scrolling shell over which the winged Greek god of time, Chrono, reclines, a long sword/sickle in one raised hand. Above him are various wonderful flowers, cherubs and a rooster, amidst foliage and scrolls. A lever moves a star shaped clasp back / forward to hold a round watch securely.<BR>These watch stands are extremely rare and the only other one I have seen was regilded and the owner wouldn't dream of selling it.<BR>The back-most leg has a small crack. The stick holding the scythe is a replacement, as is possibly the scythe itself. No other damage/losses. The gilding is original and in good condition considering it's age.
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<tr><td>Title:1780 FRENCH WATCH STAND FIGURE OF CHRONO TIME</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Boca Raton</td></tr>
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