Clock
Millet
Category
Horology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Measurements
450 x 385 x 125 mm
Place of origin
Paris
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Basildon Park, Berkshire
NT 266776
Summary
A mantel clock, with "Millet Paris" on face. Pair of gild metal cherubs stand, one holding a palette, the other a book, resting agianst the dome, and on the shaped gilt metal festooned base with marble plinth set with gilt metal relief plinth set with gilt metal relief of putti playing among pyramids, flower heads at corners and low reliefs of two cupids in clouds and a putto brandishing a flaming torch on either side. On four shaped feet with leaf edges. Glass panel at back. Inscribed on back "152877" and "Vincenti" above "CII" surrounded by "Medailleh D'Argent". Keys for clock kept in Bamboo Bedroom Wardrobe
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed on back "152877" and "Vincenti" above "CII" surrounded by "Medailleh D'Argent"
Makers and roles
Millet, horologist