Directoire pendulum clock, mantel clock, table clock, fire-gilded bronze, c. 1795
Key facts
- Country of manufacture
- France
- Production time
- around 1795
- Delivery
- €20.00
Description
Elegant Directoire pendule in fire-gilt bronze, circa 1795, with a glass dome and plinth A plinth resting on flattened spherical feet, featuring a raised ornamental band; upon this stand four simple, polished columns, which terminate in four small vase-shaped finials; above these, centred, sits the clockwork, crowned by a floral-ornamented finial . The fire-gilding is in very good condition (barely any wear), as are the polished surfaces. Fully functional (serviced), round pendulum movement with a lock-disc strike for the full and half hours on a bell, anchor escapement and thread pendulum; power reserve approximately 8 days. Enamelled numeral ring (movement visible) with Roman numerals; minimal damage (hairline cracks) at the edge near the V. Fire-gilded lily-shaped hands. A matching pendulum, key and bell are included. Height: 36 cm Diameter: 14 cm Height including base and glass dome: 48 cm