Metal Statue

Who is she? Can’t make out the mark.

 

I am having a hard time getting a fix on the size but I suspect she is intended to set on top of a mantel clock. I have no idea who the maker is though.

 

Hi,
She is Thersacorde. One of the Muses. I agree usually found on clocks, Shame she is missing a hand.
greg

 

Muse? She’s holing a hammer. If the paint is original, the hand amputation must be part of the design.

 

Looks like a lyre behind her, that makes her Terpsichore.

 

Oops, didn't see the hammer. @Bronwen ?
Is she painted??

 

Hi,
A hammer??? I no see a hammer.
greg

 

Kard said she's holding a hammer, and I see it too now. Her right hand is resting on it, the hammerhead is on the 'floor'.

 

I think it has likely been spray painted in somewhat recent history. That happens to clock toppers a lot it seems.

 

Agreed - and that's probably why the broken off hand seems to have been "made that way". I doubt it actually was.

 

Hammer or other tool.

 

@Any Jewelry
She is styled like a Muse, but allegorical figures are often represented that way too, the personification of Industry or of Masonry, etc. Used a lot on medals & made up by the engraver. I would like to see her straight from the front & other side. It's quite probable that her lost left hand once held something that would help us understand her better.

As we can see now, there is no lyre, an illusion given by folds of robe. If there had been, given that she is seated, I would have ruled for Erato, Muse of Erotic Poetry; her attribute is a lyre.

Terpsichore, Muse of Dance, in classical art is signified by a lyre & plectrum. This is often omitted in more modern times, but she is then shown dancing, or at least on her feet.

Because it's nostalgic for AJ: Erato Terpsichore

Methods, materials & clocks above my pay grade.

 

I'm going with Thersacorde.

 

Who is Thersacorde? Google is confused by that name.

 

Since she's not anyone I can name, I'm going with Greg's suggestion.

 

This is meant for something very specific. If we could figure out what, could go a long way toward identifying her. Anybody know? Do we need to get Arsenal in here?

 

It is specific, she injured her other arm with the hammer

 

Thersacorde...on most electric clocks. Unless they are battery powered of course.

 

The closest I can find to the head is a type of blacksmithing hammer still described as French. The haft of this one looks a bit too long for that.

 

Don't you mean Thermacorde?