Directoire pendulum clock, mantel clock, marble and fire-gilded bronze, c. 1795
Key facts
- Style
- Executive Board
- Production time
- around 1795
Description
Case in the form of a portal clock with lavish bronze decoration, rosettes, palmettes, seahorses, drapes, etc. The gilding is in good condition; the marble has been very discreetly repaired in a few places; the upper part (to which the movement is attached) has been restored once. The large, round pendulum movement, with a thread suspension and hook escapement, runs for about one week and strikes the half and full hours on a bell. A very fine, fire-gilded bronze pendulum featuring two lovebirds. The enamelled dial with Roman numerals is in good condition; there is minor damage above the XII, and the hands are very fine and fire-gilded. Dimensions: Height: 39 cm Width: 21 cm Depth: 10 cm The key, pendulum and a bell are included in the offer.