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19th Century French Skeleton Clock of Ormolu and Marble from Directoire Period

About the Item

A symbolic skeleton clock from the French Directoire period. A rectangular Carrara marble plinth with bronze toupie feet with knurled decoration supports an ormolu 'arc-de-ciel', with the circular clock over, dressed with garlands; the white enamel dial, encased within a pierced ormolu frame, delineates the hours in Roman numerals, with an Imperial Eagle finial, flanked by garlands; the eight day silk suspension two train movement strikes on a bell. French, circa 1800. Literature: Kjellberg, Pierre. Encyclopédie de la pendule franc¸aise du Moyen Age au XXe siècle. Paris: Éd. de l'Amateur, 2005, p. 320 shows similar clocks.

Dimensions:
Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
Style:
Directoire (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Carrara Marble,Ormolu,Gilt
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1800
Condition:
Repaired: Each item has undergone careful inspection and restoration by a conservation specialist in order to guarantee the original quality and integrity of the object. Wear consistent with age and use. The silk suspension movement is in perfect working condition.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 87911stDibs: LU954713529802

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