Offered by Laurent Chalvignac
Large “au bige” clock in finely chased and gilded bronze. The chariot is driven by a helmeted charioteer leading two spirited horses. The dial, forming the wheel, is signed Vincent in Paris. The whole rests on a wide ormolu base adorned with a military trophy and four laurel wreaths ; the base is supported by four lion claws.
French work, Empire period, early 19th century.
Original movement, modified suspension.
Size in inches : wide 20 X depth 5,5 X height 16