Empire-style pendulum mantel clock, table clock, fire-gilded bronze, depicting a boy reading, c. 1815
Key facts
- Country of manufacture
- France
- Production time
- around 1815
- Delivery
- possible
Description
Exceptional fire-gilded bronze pendule clock, ‘Reading Boy’, Empire period, c. 1815/20 An architecturally structured, multi-part pedestal resting on four feet, with a band of acanthus leaves running all the way round; on the front is a relief decoration (Zephyr reclining on a garland of flowers with a butterfly), centrally positioned upon this is the clock case, crowned by a laurel wreath; to the left of this stands the reading boy, and to the right a large palm branch and a large torch, The fire-gilding is in good condition (barely any wear); the polished surfaces show wear due to use (see photographs); the original burnishing is well preserved. Fully functional (serviced), round pendulum movement with anchor escapement, thread pendulum and lock-disc striking mechanism; this strikes a bell on the half-hour and full hour, with a power reserve of approximately 8 days. Fire-gilded, guilloché dial with Roman numerals, inscribed ‘Rumpelberg A Louvain’. A matching pendulum, key and bell are included. Height: 34 cm Width: 24.5 cm Depth: 9 cm