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Late 19th Century Mathieu Planchon Belle Epoque French Cartel Clock

$11,011.07
£8,304.36
€9,450
CA$15,223.76
A$17,053.17
CHF 8,956.94
MX$207,361.06
NOK 113,424.12
SEK 107,669.99
DKK 71,939.58

About the Item

A very fine late 19th century French Belle Epoque mounted bronze Dòre flame mahogany Cartel wall clock. The clock features a circular white enamel dial, which is inscribed with both Roman Numerals and Arabic Numbers. beautifully incised gilt hands and convex glass inscribed "Planchon A Paris". Circa 1880 French Mathieu Planchon apprenticed with his father, served several years with other clockmakers including Robert-Houdin and then went into business for himself eventually opening his shop at the Palais Royal in 1890. He was a skilled maker who was influenced by both earlier decorative trends and the ingenious clocks originally designed by Nicolas Grollier De Servierè that were illustrated in DeServierè’s catalog . Antique cartel clocks French cartel clocks, also known as "pendule de carton," are a type of wall-mounted clock that originated in France in the 18th century. They are characterized by their elongated and narrow shape, and their ornate and decorative style. The French cartel clock first appeared in the early 18th century and became popular in the Rococo style of the mid-18th century. They were manufactured by clockmakers in Paris, who created them with a wide range of designs, from simple to very ornate. Cartel clocks were intended to be hung on a wall and were often used to decorate the interiors of homes, palaces and public buildings. The clock's movement was usually made by one of the clock-making firms of Paris, and was fitted into the cardboard case. The most common clock movement was the French "pendule à balancier," which was an eight-day movement with a swinging pendulum.
  • Creator:
    Mathieu Planchon (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5735241457722

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