A very fine Louis XVI pendulum mantel clock in fire-gilded bronze, circa 1840
Key facts
- Country of manufacture
- France
- Production time
- around 1840
Description
A very finely crafted, fire-gilt bronze pendulum clock in the Louis XVI style, the dial inscribed ‘Balthazard a Paris’ A marble plinth supported by six feet, featuring applied acanthus leaf and beaded mouldings; on the front, a recessed appliqué depicting a bacchante’s face; centred above this, the dial flanked by two volutes; and atop it, two studying putti floating above the clouds. The matt and partly polished fire-gilding is very well preserved. The white marble has some chips at the outer corners Enamelled dial with Roman numerals, marked ‘Balthazard A Paris’. The movement features a time-keeping and striking mechanism for the full and half hours on a single bell, an anchor escapement, a thread pendulum, and a power reserve of 14 days; marked ‘Vincenti et Cie’. The movement has been expertly overhauled and is fully functional. A matching pendulum and 1 key are included. See photographs for further details. Height: 42 cm Width: 30 cm Depth: 15 cm