Bidspirit auction | TRIUMPHAL CHARIOT WITH VENUS AUSTRIA

TRIUMPHAL CHARIOT WITH VENUS AUSTRIA / GERMANY, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY - A rare jewelled clockwork sculpture in the form of a triumphal chariot drawn by two galloping horses, guided by a winged cherub and carrying Venus, the goddess of love. Crafted in gilded silver, adorned with polychrome enamel, natural pearls, and semi-precious stones, this piece is a masterwork of both horology and decorative arts. The timepiece is integrated into one of the chariot’s wheels, featuring a relief dial with Roman numerals on enamelled cartouches, surrounded by a border of cabochons. The clock mechanism, housed under a hinged lid, remains intact and has undergone a full technical revision. The base is made of polished lapis lazuli, supported by bun feet and edged with basse-taille enamel floral scrollwork. Hallmarks: No visible assay or makers marks Dimensions: 12.5 × 6.4 × 9.8 cm Weight: 470 g Condition: Excellent. Fully serviced mechanism Provenance: Likely Vienna or Augsburg, second half of the 19th century. From a European private collection Condition : Good, with traces of use Warranty : Seller Warranty Country : Austria Period : 19th century Gifts : Gifts for a lady Material : Silver, Gilding, Lapis lazuli, Enamel, Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby Product sizes : Height - 12cm, Width - 6cm, Depth - 10cm Location : Gallery ”Antiqon”, Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia