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A rare large pair of 19th c French gilt bronze clock and Barometer by Lepine

$45,000per set
£34,005.02per set
€39,267.45per set
CA$62,880.71per set
A$69,771.44per set
CHF 36,547.78per set
MX$855,585.18per set
NOK 464,875.20per set
SEK 438,822.36per set
DKK 292,842per set
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A fine and rare pair of late 18th century to early 19th century French gilt bronze clock and Barometer set by Jean Antoine Lepine. Appointment to the King Jean Lepine moved to Paris in 1774 when he was 24 years of age . He was the apprentice to Andre -Charles Caron (1698-1775) who was at the time the clockmaker to Louis XV. In 1765 or 1766 (precise date not known) he was appointed Horloger du Roi (clockmaker to the King). In 1766 he succeeded Caron and appeared on the list of Paris clockmakers of that year as Jean-Antoine Lepine. He worked with such Luminaries as Voltaire as well. He is credited for several inventions that led to todays modern clocks .
  • Creator:
    Lepine (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820-1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU873238832962

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