Antique Restoration Period Gilt Bronze Pendulum Clock

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Sublime pendulum gilt bronze, gilding mercury are original. The dial is white enamelled and times are listed in figure Roman.

Period: Restoration
Dimensions: H: 48.5 x 12.5 x 34.5 cm
Operation: check

Terminal model type, it represents the myth of Hera carefully staged.

Hera is the patron goddess par excellence of the woman and the goddess of wedlock, guardian of the couple fertility and maternity cases.

His attributes are the royal scepter and tiara. His face is covered with a veil, accessories symbolizing marriage.
Here we are in the presence of a scepter or figure two alliances, male and female intertwined, symbolizing the lawful union of marriage. No sailing our beautiful goddess but an amphora filled with water, referring once more to the history of our goddess or every year we celebrated the sacred marriage, the sacred marriage of Zeus and Hera, which marked the revival vegetation. Hera found her virginity in the white water sources and rivers.

Under the dial, unveils a magnificent Peacock doing cartwheels, pet our Greek goddess Hera, wife of Zeus.

According to greek mythology the ''eyes'' visible on the peacock's tail were placed there by Hera to commemorate its faithful guardian, Argos, who had a hundred eyes (Ovid I, 625).

According to legend, Argos was hired by Hera, jealous of Io, one of the nymphs courted by her husband Zeus, she suspected of adultery. She turned the young woman into a heifer and entrusted his care giant to spy on her husband.

Argus had a hundred eyes and kept fifty open that constantly watched while fifty others were sleeping, so it was impossible to deceive his vigilance. When Zeus realized this, then sent Hermes to kill him, and deliver Io.

Hera decided to pay tribute to the loyalty of the giant Argos putting his hundred eyes in the tail of her favorite bird, the peacock.

The young couple are shown in profile facing each other on the terminal based on four finely carved feet.

A marvel in every way!

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Design Period	Before 1890
Year
Production Period	Before 1890
Country of Manufacture	France
Style	Antique
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	UQL-887421
Materials	Bronze
Color	Gold
Width	35 cm 34.5 cm
Depth	13 cm 12.5 cm
Height	49 cm 48.5 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	France
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Sustainability

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.
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Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.