Empire Pendule mantel clock, fire-gilded bronze and marble, c. 1820, Charles X. Product details: Condition: Second-hand
Key facts
- Country of manufacture
- France
- Production time
- around 1820
- Delivery
- €20.00
Description
Exceptional Griotte marble pendulum clock with fire-gilt bronze fittings, Louis XVIII style, c. 1820 A simple, angular case in red Griotte marble, divided by several acanthus leaf mouldings, with a flat, fluted vase-shaped top. The fire-gilding is in good condition for its age, with some wear; the marble has slight chips to the edges and is glued to the back of the plinth (possibly during manufacture) Fine, round Parisian pendulum movement with anchor escapement, thread pendulum and half-hour and hour chimes on a bell; power reserve slightly over 8 days; the movement has been overhauled (i.e. dismantled, cleaned, derusted, polishing of pivots and bearing surfaces, replacement of worn bearings, checking and, where necessary, replacing springs, reassembly, lubrication, regulation). Original, linearly guilloché dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Height: 40 cm Width: 19.5 cm Depth: 12 cm