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French Annular Clock by Leroy & Cie

Name: French Annular Clock by Leroy & Cie
Brand: LeRoy
Rating: 5 (8 reviews)

About the Item

Cupid himself indicates the time on this superb Louis XVI-style annular dial clock by L. Leroy & Cie. Sculpted of the finest Carrara marble, this elegant timepiece takes the form of an urn, upon which rotating chapter rings count the minutes and hours, replacing hands. This Neoclassical design also incorporates symbolic elements, from the pinecone finial and snake handles to the helmet and shield of the goddess Minerva, all crafted of doré bronze of the highest caliber. Set atop a matching pedestal, this piece exemplifies the French clock-making expertise of the 19th century. L. Leroy & Cie., who were well-established horologists in Paris during the second half of the 19th century, created some of the finest quality clocks of the day, many with highly complicated movements. This is believed to be the only annular dial clock still on its original Carrara marble base. The hour chapter ring is signed "L. Leroy & Cie/ Paris" Circa 1880 Clock with pedestal: 68 1/2" high x 16 1/2" square Early styles of timekeeping spheres and rotating chapter rings were first used in German Crucifix clocks. They became most popular at the height of Louis XVI's reign (1774-1789), when Marie Antoinette chose them to be her clocks of preference. Similar examples to this clock can be seen today at the Louvre and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In 1751, Basile Leroy founded Leroy & Cie in Paris. Among his first timepieces were elegant table watches and clocks engraved and decorated in the finest French tradition. Throughout the 18th century and into the 19th century, a Leroy timepiece was considered a rare and precious possession, one coveted by royalty. In fact, the brand supplied timepieces to such rulers as Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, Napoleon Bonaparte and countless others. The company also enjoyed appointments as watchmaker to rulers abroad, such as the Queen of Spain, the King of Belgium, the King of Portugal and their Royal Highnesses of Wales. Leroy has also excelled in technical advancements for centuries. In 1766, Pierre Leroy conquered problems of timing at sea and presented King Louis XV with a chronometer timepiece that won him the appointment of Watchmaker to the French Navy. References: Les Belles le Plus Pendules Françaises Dans le Monde, 1994, Tardy On Identifying and Appraising Clocks, 1991, Martha Tips Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks, 1999, Derek Roberts

Creator:
LeRoy (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 68.5 in (173.99 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
Style:
Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Carrara Marble
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1880
Condition:
Seller Location:
New Orleans, LA
Reference Number:
Seller: 29-99561stDibs: LU89119381933

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