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French Directoire Marble Pillar Mantel Clock

$8,467.27

£6,250

€7,305.67

CA$11,686.10

A$13,091.02

CHF 6,821.61

MX$159,683.42

NOK 86,687.08

SEK 81,739.73

DKK 54,527.53

About the Item

A Directoire Ormolu with black marble French pillar clock, three and a half inch enamel dial with Roman numerals signed ‘Viven Fils a Epernay’ with chased gilt bezel. Bell striking silk suspension eight day movement, the backplate with outside countwheel strike also signed Viven, with visible gilded starburst pendulum. The drum case surmounted by a figure of Napolean in front of a triumphal arch and flanked by a pair of Griffins above gilded and ornately turned pillars set on rectangular plinths resting on a black marble base, standing on four chased and engraved feet. circa 1795

Dimensions:

Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)

Style:

Directoire (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Ormolu

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1790-1799

Date of Manufacture:

1795

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. very good condition, the clock movement has been completely stripped down and overhauled and is in full working order.

Seller Location:

Norwich, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: SKU000012041stDibs: LU4037334868732

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