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A very fine small Louis xv gilt bronze quarter repeating cartel by Jacques Caffieri and Julien LeRoy |
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The clocks described on the Archive pages are no longer available for sale.
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The clock is described in a 1747 inventory of Caffieri’s workshop as the "Triumph of Love." It depicts Eros in a chariot drawn by a pair of doves, riding on a bank of clouds beneath the Star of Venus. |
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The clocks chosen for the archive pages are some of the most interesting that have passed through the shop during the past 15 years. Jonathan Snellenburg Antiques, Ltd. can provide valuation and/or authentication of similar items. Consignments are welcome. Consultation prior to an auction purchase can also be arranged. Please contact us by E-mail for information about these services. All inquiries are confidential. |
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