malachite, patinated bronze and gilt; height 73.5 cm; width 43 cm; depth 18 cm.
Western Europe, France, 2nd half of 19th century.
Rectangular-plan base, of malachite, with gilt bronze corner appliqués with acanthus leaf motif; front legs in the form of armor with helmet and armor. Wide decorative cornice. Above, a cuboidal case - also clad in malachite; on the front, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Parisian system of beating the hours and half-hours. Finial with a figure of a rider with a half-naked torso and a cloak on his shoulders. Under the horse on a rock - lying helmet, quiver and shield.
A key is attached.
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