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Raingo Orrery Clock

$445,000
£334,401.75
€387,830.32
CA$624,713.92
A$693,212.87
CHF 365,652.76
MX$8,462,647.77
NOK 4,626,222.33
SEK 4,332,831.36
DKK 2,894,304.24

About the Item

Orrery Clock Zacharie Raingo Circa 1817 This exceptional orrery clock represents one of the most historically significant and mechanically sophisticated timepieces to emerge from early 19th-century France. Created by Zacharie Raingo, clockmaker-mechanic to the French crown, this three-column model exemplifies the convergence of scientific precision and royal luxury that characterized the finest French horology. Presented to King Louis XVIII in 1817, this clock demonstrates Raingo's mastery of complex astronomical mechanics and his innovative approach to precision timekeeping. Raingo designed this masterpiece to capture the wonder of our solar system in miniature. At its heart, a gilt-bronze sun commands the center while Earth orbits in perfect harmony, completing its yearly journey every 365 days. The Earth itself rotates daily on its tilted axis, faithfully simulating the changing seasons and solar projections we experience. Meanwhile, the lunar cycle unfolds with astronomical precision, creating a living representation of celestial mechanics. The technical sophistication extends far beyond the astronomical display. Raingo employed a rare pinwheel escapement—using pins rather than traditional teeth—to achieve superior accuracy while powering the elegant sweep second hand. This mechanism represents the height of 19th-century precision timekeeping. The white enamel dial features Roman numerals and displays Raingo's signature, establishing provenance to this master craftsman. A beautiful gilt bronze medallion adorns the pendulum bob. Adding another dimension of royal luxury, a working music box at the base features an equally uncommon split comb mechanism, singing a beautiful tune. According to art historian and antique clock specialist Jean-Dominique Augarde, this magnificent clock is one of only two known working three-column examples in existence. We know through historical documentation that Raingo presented a three-column Orrey clock to the King on November 30, 1817. One of the three-column clocks was signed, and the other had fleur-de-lis des lis hands for the king. Our example, with fleur-de-lis hands, is confirmed to be the very clock the king saw. Zacharie Raingo (1774-1847) stands among the most innovative clockmakers of the Restoration period. Before December 1821, the future Louis-Philippe I acquired a machine for his eldest son Ferdinand-Philippe, Duke of Chartres, which allowed its author to call himself "Clockmaker to the Duke of Chartres." His mechanical genius extended beyond conventional timekeeping to encompass astronomical modeling and musical mechanisms. Raingo's innovations in precision instruments and his development of affordable musical mechanisms established his reputation throughout Europe, with examples acquired by George IV and prominent English collectors. 29" high x 15 1/2" diameter With dome: 31 1/2" high
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Depth: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Enamel
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1817
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New Orleans, LA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 32-05261stDibs: LU891145641882

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