19th Century Gilt Bronze Chimney Clock with Putti, Set of 3

Spectacular garnish made up of a clock and its candelabras decorated with putti.

On the pendulum, sitting on a tree stump, Cupid seated. In Roman mythology, Cupid, son of Venus and Mars, is the god of love. The original gilding is of exceptional quality and in a single state of conservation. The beauty of this set also lies in the quality of its powerfully shaped sculptures. The candelabra have six arms, including one in the center, supported by cherubs. The clock is opulent and allows you to place this set on a beautiful chest of drawers, a large buffet or a fireplace. The dial is curved and white enamelled, the hours are painted in blue with a Roman character. It is signed at the "Balthazard in Paris" center. The needles are golden and chopped. The pendulum movement is signed in an oval cartridge: Victor Dewint Paris, active around 1850-1870 (ref: Dictionary of French watchrs by Tardy). The decor is exotic, with decorative patterns such as palm leaves. The dimensions of the candelabra are: height 67 cm width 33 cm depth 26 cm.