Antique French Vernis Martin Lacquer Clock - Eau de Nil

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Antique French Vernis Martin Lacquer Clock - Eau de Nil

Name: Antique French Vernis Martin Lacquer Clock - Eau de Nil
Brand: Mathieu Planchon
Rating: 5 (19 reviews)

About the Item

A large and beautiful antique French Vernis Martin style lacquer clock by Planchon of Paris. Decorated in exquisite Eau de Nil ground with delicate floral swags, mounted with crisp ormolu (finely gilded bronze) mounts. The large dial is porcelain enamel on copper with beautifully cut gilt hands. It is signed in homage to the 18th century clockmaker Hardel of Paris. The bezel is fitted with convex glass. The French movement is of high quality and is by Planchon of Paris. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is a original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock running, please ask and we will send you a link. Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration. The lacquer is also in lovely condition with an old craquelure, marks, discolouration and losses to the edges that only add to the antique character of the clock. The dial is excellent with no damage. Mathieu Planchon is listed in Tardy, Dictionnaire Des Horloges Francais. Mathieu Planchon apprenticed with his father, He made his tour of France in 1862. In 1865, he was with Robert-Houdin, rue de Choiseul; in 1868, at Philippe's, Quai des Morfonds, the collection of which he acquired in 1870. Rue Vieille du Temple, 1880. In 1890, he was established in the Galerie Montpensier, at the Palais Royal. Vernis Martin is a lacquer style developed in the 18th century France by the Martin brothers Etienne-Simon, Guillaume, Julien, and Robert. The style was used to decorate bride fans, snuffboxes, and furniture. In 1710, Guillaume, the eldest, had teamed up with his brothers to open a lacquer studio in Paris. Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required. Dimensions of clock: inches: Height 18 1/4", Width 8 3/4", Depth 5" centimetres: Height 43.5 cm, Width 22 cm, Depth 13 cm

Creator:
Mathieu Planchon (Clockmaker)
Similar to:
Vernis Martin (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
Style:
Baroque (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Lacquer,Ormolu,Painted
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1880
Condition:
Repaired: Fully overhauled and tested. Wear consistent with age and use. Original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration. The lacquer is also in lovely condition with an old craquelure, marks, discolouration and losses to the edges that only add to the antique character of the clock.
Seller Location:
Belper, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: RSC35761stDibs: LU2496335636542

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