Swiss Miniature Pendule with Amor
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1800
This Swiss miniature pendule, dated circa 1800, features a fire-gilded bronze case measuring 18 cm in height. The clock is topped by a figure of Cupid and includes a floral motif on the base.
It stands under a glass dome. The white dial is marked with Roman numerals and is accompanied by a small pendulum movement. The movement is specified to have an eight-day running time and a half-hour striking mechanism, utilizing a thread suspension for the pendulum. The auction description reports that the object shows signs of age and notes the absence of Cupid’s arrow.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1800
- Type
- Miniature table clock
- Height
- 18 cm
- Condition
- Signs of age, arrow missing
- Item type
- Swiss miniature pendule
- Suspension
- Thread suspension
- Running time
- 8 days
- Case material
- Fire-gilded bronze
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Striking mechanism
- Half-hour striking
Design
- Visible features
- • Fire-gilded bronze case construction • White dial features black Roman numerals • Figure of Cupid on the right side of the clock body • Includes a glass dome cover
- Movement and Dial
- The dial is finished in white and utilizes black Roman numerals to indicate the hours. The hands are simple in profile. The internal mechanism is described as a small pendulum movement. The movement is capable of an eight-day running time and features a striking mechanism capable of sounding on the half-hour. The pendulum itself is supported by a thread suspension, a feature noted by the auction house in their description of the clock's construction.
- Provenance and Condition
- The auction house reports that the object exhibits signs of age commensurate with its production date. Specific damage to the ornamentation is noted, specifically the loss of the arrow held by the Cupid figure.
- Case and Aesthetic Details
- The clock is constructed from fire-gilded bronze, presenting an 18 cm tall profile suitable for a mantle or table display. The case design incorporates ornamental features, including a figure of Amor (Cupid) positioned on the side of the clock movement, and floral decorative elements on the base. The timepiece is presented protected by a glass dome, which rests on a dark base. The auction description identifies the clock as a Swiss miniature pendule. Decorative details include relief-molded floral motifs on the case front and the figure of Amor, who appears to interact with a rose and leaf elements atop the movement housing.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Cupid's arrow is noted as missing
- Research required: Functionality not guaranteed by the auction house