Rare Louis XVI wall clock, ‘Pendule Cartel d’Alcove’, with striking mechanism, c. 1775
Key facts
- Production time
- around 1775
- Country of manufacture
- France
Description
The bronze case was completely dismantled and cleaned, The movement, featuring a thread suspension and hook escapement, as well as a 3/4 repeater striking a single bell with two clappers (i.e. 11:45 is indicated by 11 single strikes followed by 3 short double strikes)has been fully overhauled and readjusted by a master watchmaker (all parts derusted, pivots polished, worn bearings replaced, anchor reground and polished, escapement readjusted, springs checked for cracks and replaced where necessary, expertly oiled with special lubricants), it runs for approximately 14 days. The pull-winding mechanism is activated by pulling the cord attached to the side. The enamelled dial is marked ‘More A Paris’; it is cut out around the winding hole. Augustine More, of Paris, obtained his master’s certificate in 1770; he ran his business on Rue Git le Coeur from 1772 to 1781 and on Rue de Seine in 1783. He worked for Ferdinand Berthoud, amongst others, and finished several clocks for Abraham Louis Breguet. (Horlogers Francais, Tardy, p. 473) Dimensions: Height 54 cm Width: 25 cm Depth: 11 cm The pendulum, key and bell are included in the offer.