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French Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Monument Clock

About the Item

A period Louis XVI Ormolu black and white marble mantel clock made in the last quarter of the 18th century. The white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals is contained within a drum-shaped case surmounted by a biscuit classical figure of Euterpe. The case flanked by gilt bronze mounted fluted circular columns set on top of a black marble pedestal base decorated with military trophies, the whole supported on a white marble plinth on toupie feet. The dial is signed Ch. Bertrand, Horologer de L’Acadamie Royal des Sciences, original silk-string suspension system; rings the hours and halves on a bell.
  • Creator:
    Charles Bertrand (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Marble,Gilt,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vancouver, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4631215499792

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