Fire-gilded Empire-style bronze vase-shaped pendulum clock, designed by Claude Galle around 1800, Pernet Frères, Beaune
Key facts
- Country of manufacture
- France
- Production time
- around 1800
- Delivery
- €10.00
Description
Fire-gilded Empire-style bronze vase-shaped pendulum clock, designed by Claude Galle circa 1800 Pernet Frères, Beaune A square bronze base supported by four flat feet, featuring applied floral decoration; above this, on a round foot, a structure in the shape of a vase with two handles in the form of swan heads, as well as applied floral bronze decoration, with the clockwork mechanism centred within. The fire-gilding is in good condition for its age; the silver plating is slightly patchy in places; one foot (made of wood, gilded, replaced); a small chip on a bronze fitting (at approx. 2 o’clock next to the hour markers). The functioning movement, featuring a pendulum suspended by a thread, an anchor escapement and a lock-disc striking mechanism (full and half hours), has been overhauled and adjusted; it runs for approximately 8 days. The enamelled dial is damaged only around the winding holes; this is marked Pernet Frères à Beaune Dimensions: Height: 40.2 cm Width: 16 cm Depth: 13 cm The key, pendulum and a bell are included in the offer.