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Miniature clock
Cupid God of Love
Gare La Bombe

Pendulette "Gare La Bombe

France
Gilt bronze
first half of the 19th century


Dimensions: H x W x D: 20 x 15 x 7 cm

Description:
Antique miniature mantel clock made of partly fire-gilded and partly patinated bronze.

Depicted is Cupid the god of love being shot out of a cannon as a sign of fertility. The cannon is mounted in a bumper on rails.
The enamelled dial is in the middle of the cloud of smoke created by the firing.

On the front of the oval base is a plaque with the inscription GARE LA BOMBE.

Condition:
Good authentic condition of the gilding. Plaster wear on the edges of the base and partially on the cannon barrel.

Price: 2150,-€

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