Astronomical Clock

creating astronomical clocks. One of these creations, a planetary pendulum clock made in 1824, was

in 1813. In Tournai, he probably made one of his first astronomical clocks with planetarium which was

inspired by the luxurious and ornate Astronomical clocks of Europe. The crown is a glowing "Moon" dome in

and well-connected clockmaker. In 1707 he made an extremely complicated astronomical clock for Lord

by Louis XVI in 1789 and a “geographical” clock. Other masterpieces included his great astronomical

Empire-period astronomical skeleton clock with quarter strike on three bells, signed Baguellin à

desirable and a clock of this stature is truly monumental and as an astronomical regulator, is a rarity and

A very nice French astronomical guild table clock with digital time indication so-called "Orry

An exquisite, almost as new, skeletonized, astronomical multi - barrel year - duration clock with

Brocot–Delettrez Paris Astronomical Clock with Perpetual Calendar, circa 1872–1880 Case: Burl

is titled Josias Astronomical Clock SIMONS, Vera (1920 - 2012) Vera Habrecht Simons, was a German

king's buildings under the reign of Louis XV. In particular, he made the astronomical clock in the

This unusual astronomical clock was designed by John Mercer Of Exeter, for the Devon Clock Company

Raingo made astronomical clocks, and example, a planetary pendulum clock made in 1824, was purchased by

in 1775. Zacharie Joseph Raingo specialised in creating astronomical clocks. One of these creations

speciality. also called astronomical clocks. they are mounted with a spheres rotation mechanism in order to

establish Raingo Frères in 1813. Initially specialising in precision astronomical clocks and then after 1825

A fine and early ormolu (mercury gilded bronze) boudoir clock of small and delicate proportions. It

A very fine and early ormolu (finely gilded bronze) clock mounted with exquisite Sèvres style

specialized in creating astronomical clocks. One of these creations, a planetary pendulum clock made in 1824

A fine and early clock, the case by Henri Picard of Paris and the movement by Raingo Frères. It is

Raingo specialized in creating astronomical clocks. One of these creations, a planetary pendulum clock

years Self Winding Clock Company astronomical master clocks were used to transmit nation wide time

indicators, and include clocks with music, quarter -chiming and astronomical indications. About twenty clocks

century astronomical clock found in the city's center. This particular mechanism is said to be one of the

. He was known for his complex astronomical watches, clocks and chronometers. Examples of his clocks

An incredible rarity of horological and astronomical significance, this stunning planetary clock

-Frédéric presented an astronomical clock at the Universal Exhibition. The clock was so well received that

particular example is a scale model of the clock at Bourges Cathedral, the oldest Astronomical clock in

(1775 – 1847). He specialised in astronomical clocks. He had four sons, Adolphe, Charles, Denis and

1775. Zacharie Joseph Raingo specialised in astronomical clocks, and one of his creations, a planetary

This is a fabulous white marble and ormolu-mounted figural mantel clock c.1860 in date. The 3.5

A good and large antique French brass Cloisonné eight day time and strike astronomical calendar

hold mathematical and astronomical instruments. The clock base features an egg and dart border to the

plate) on face of the Prague Astronomical Clock. In 1887, the Mánes Union of Fine Arts was created in

a clockmaker named Claude-Siméon Passemant who produced the beautiful astronomical clock at the

1860-1900 at Rue Vielle de Temple. In Tournai, he probably made one of his first astronomical clocks

going and striking work, 8-day duration. Planchon is very famous for his high quality clock cases

number of astronomical clocks incorporating the ideas of Sir George Biddel Airy the Astronomer Royal. The

An amazing French neoclassical gilt bronze pendulum clock retaining its original ormolu gilding

Table regulator with astronomical and year calendar, signed Maux Lacroix à Montpellier, circa 1870

', Fig 4 Page 14. The clock also shares a mount with the Four-dialled astronomical clock by

well-respected maker who made a number of complicated astronomical and musical clocks. In particular he

clockmaking shopunder the Empire and the Restoration periode. We owe Raingo some astronomical clock models

An impressive 19th Century Meissen porcelain mantle clock on stand. Depicting seated lovers with a garland of flowers. The white enamel clock face with roman numerals, an eight day d...

A very unusual and quite monumental antique French Louis XVI style Napoleon III ormolu mantel clock by Maison Marquis, the Movement by Languereau, Paris, 1860: surmounted by an urn i...

This colorful pedestal clock has been crafted from fine red marble and green onyx, and beautifully decorated with gilt bronze (ormolu) and champlevé enamel. While a popular crafts ma...

Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...

A Very Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Horloge à Poser, by Henri Picard and Fedinand Barbedienne - ‘F. Barbédienne & Cie. / A Paris’, after the model by É...

English Coalport Cobalt Ground Porcelain Dinner Service with tea and coffee service for Twelve / with tableware serving Pieces. 10 piece place setting Maker's mark undersigned .Each...

From the breathtaking heights of the Himalayas comes this monumental Quartz Cluster – a true museum-grade specimen of remarkable clarity, balance, and scale. Rising dramatically from...

This wonderful cloisonne enamel clock set is an artful piece of design in the neoclassical style: each piece is elaborately applied with turquoise and green enamels, completed in the...

Dioptase, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene region, Namibia Measures: 8.5 cm tall x 7 cm wide Dioptase, once believed to be emerald when first encountered, is amongst the mos...

Antique French marquetry, ormolu and jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley French, c. 1890 Height 151cm, width 190cm, depth 100cm The Bureau du Roi, also known as the secrétaire à ...

A Large Italian Fruitwood Carved Figural Long Case Clock. In the Italian Rococo style, Hand Carved "Liberty Style" with a female holding flowers and surrounded by 3 Cherub/Angels. A ...

Large neoclassical style marble and gilt bronze circular movement mantel clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 82cm, width 26cm, depth 26cm Crafted from the finest of...

Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking vases, the clock with central dial set in a panel of porcelain imitating champlevé enamel with geometric design on turquoise ground...

Napoleon III Period neoclassical style three-piece clock set. French, 19th century Dimensions: Height 58cm, width 47cm, depth 19cm Comprised of a mantel clock and two flanking c...

This beautiful neoclassical style mantel clock, created from porphyry mounted with silvered and gilt bronze, is formed in the shape of a vase. The movement of the clock is of the cer...

PINK FLUORITE ON SMOKY QUARTZ Tiefengletscher, Furka, Uri, Switzerland 28.5 cm tall x 12.7 cm wide In the mineral kingdom there are hierarchies, not all of them actually correct. Bu...