A FRENCH ORMOLU EMPIRE PENDULE - THE OATH OF HIPPOLYTOS

Description:

early 19th century
52 x 42 x 13,5 cm
The base relief depicts Hippolytus with his dog opposite Phaedra and Theseus. Full figure of Hippolytus next to war trophies and a column. White enamel dial ring with Roman numerals. Parisian movement with 8-day running time, half-hour striking on bell and thread suspension of the pendulum. Signs of age, restored, no guarantee of functionality.
Private Collection North Rhine-Westphalia