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c.1765 French Ormolu Mantle Clock.
| Inv. #: |
P132 |
| Maker: |
Picart a Paris |
| Case: |
The shaped Rococo-style curvilinear case is adorned in sweeping floral elements that include c-scrolls, rocaille and shells, has engraved frets to the sides, glazed panels front and back and is surmounted by two doves representing love. |
| Dial: |
The well-lettered white porcelain dial has Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic numbers for the five-minute marks, is signed by the maker, 'Picart A Reims', has well cut and finished ormolu hands and a wonderful glazed ormolu hinged bezel. |
| Movement: |
The eight-day time and strike flat bottom movement has a silk-thread suspension, is stamped '2639' and has countwheel striking on a bell. |
| Notes: |
Picart is listed as working in the mid-eighteenth century. |
| Size: |
12in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1842 Massive French Astronomical Skeleton Table Regulator with Remontoire and Quarter- Striking.
| Inv. #: |
P131 |
| Maker: |
Constantin Louis Detouche |
| Case: |
The massive architectural black marble case has eight Doric columns with decorative ormolu mounts, a chased freeze and six bun feet. |
| Dials: |
The engraved silvered hours chapter ring has Roman numerals for the hours, indications for the Equation of Time, 'SOLEIL RETARDE, SOLEIL AVANCE' and four steel-cut hands that include Breguet-style time hands, a sweep seconds hand and an
indicator for Equation of Time that carries an ormolu sun. It is signed and dated by the maker, 'Constantin Louis Detouche, Paris, 1842'. Flanking the hour dial are the engraved silvered calendar dials. The day dial has a double sided steel hand that points to the days, in French, across the upper half and the zodiac signs along the lower half. The day/date dial has two steel hands that indicate the month and the date on concentric chapters. |
| Movement: |
The massive eight-day quarter-striking skeleton movement has multiple thick plates, massive shaped ormolu posts, finely-spoked wheelwork with screwed collets and is supported by four large ormolu columns with knurled ormolu and steel finials.
The spring-driven strike trains are activated by long levers with brass counter weights, have separate countwheels and have ormolu hammers mounted to steel shafts that are rotated vertically to strike the quarters and hours on three glass bells, each with a different tone. Double strikes announce all four quarters while at the hour the third bell is incorporated to strike the appropriate hour.
The time train has twin going barrels, a Graham dead-beat escapement, a coup-perdu and a spring driven remontoire. The shaped brass anchor has steel pallets and an adjustable sliding dovetail to adjust for depth. Power is provided directly to the escapement by the small watch size remontoire spring.
On the back most plate is a vertically mounted y-shaped lever with screwed steel points at the top and a steel pallet below. The points engage a fan assembly made up of three separate fans all carried on the same arbor with the front most fan ratcheted. The steel pallet rests against a sixteen-tooth wheel that shares the remontoire arbor. Every 40 seconds the wheel pushes the steel pallet over enough to allow the fans to rotate 180 degrees and in doing so cause two things to happen. The first is the small remontoire spring is rewound via a series of wheels that run up the back of the movement from the two large barrels bellow and the second is the minute and hour hands jump 40 seconds. In this way the hands are isolated from the going train and have minimal engagement.
The sweep seconds bit is activated by a coup-perdu so the half-second pendulum shows seconds on the dial. It is, however not part of the escapement thus making it independent of the rest of the going train. There is a second adjustable crutch off of the anchor arbor with a pivoted detent that engages the 60-tooth seconds wheel at the bottom and drags it over one second every other swing of the pendulum. Up at the top sits an adjustable weighted steel positioning arm that locks it in place between swings.
The heavy compensating nine-rod pendulum has a screwed beat-adjustment on the crutch, a glazed lenticular bob that contains a compensation scale and is suspended by a steel spring from a substantial block that is mounted to the front plate and has a knurled screw to adjust fast/slow. As the temperature changes the bimetallic curve moves the indicator hand via rack and snail against a silvered scale that has Arabic numbers and is labeled 'froid' and 'chaud'.
The finely cut equation of time kidney is mounted to the month wheel and moves the equation hand by a rack and pinion that is kept in position by a string held by a straight tension spring.
The whole is contained in a purpose made glazed mahogany display case with lift out front and rear doors. |
| Notes: |
Constantin Louis Detouche (1810-1889) ran a very successful retail establishment supplying well-made domestic clocks, but was renowned for his few exhibition quality mechanical pieces and his early work on electrical horology and public clocks. He held numerous patents and gained universal admiration for his mechanical genius and public service.
He is listed in Tardy's as working at both Rue St. Martin and Rue de Venise and collaborated with some of the greatest horological minds including Robert-Houdin with whom he was awarded a Gold Medal for their contributions to the 1851 World Exhibition in London.
In 1855 he invented a turn-style that was used for the Universal Exhibitions of 1855 and 1867. In 1857 he was awarded a silver medal by the Société d'Encouragement for repeating strike work for public clocks and also a gold medal at the 1860 Universal Horological Exhibition. He took an early interest in electric horology and in 1851 patented an electromagnetic clock. Royer-Collard notes that Detouche was 'well known in clock-making circles because he was responsible for editing the second edition of Sauniers Treatise, a renowned book of instruction'.
Publicly minded, he was honored by France as a Knight of the Legion of Honor in 1853 and became mayor of Villemomble in 1871 where he improved the basic infrastructure including the roads and the water supply. He became a first magistrate in 1879 and died in 1889.
He was buried in the family tomb in the old cemetery in Villemomble.
For another example of his work with glass bells see:
FB Royer Collard, pg. 86 and Sotheby's, NY, Clocks and Watches, April 5-6, 2004.
For a wonderful carriage clock see:
'A Century of Fine Carriage Clocks', clock 12 and Sotheby's, NY, 'Masterpieces from the Time Museum', December 2, 1999.
For an example of his electrical horology see:
Christies, London, 'Magnificent Clocks', Sept. 15, 2004.
For examples of his clocks from the 1851 Exhibition see http://www.antique-horology.org/gallery/asp/object.asp?id=6151
For this clock at auction see:
Sotheby's, London, Sept. 28-29, 1995, Cover Lot # 350. |
| Size: |
Clock: 34in. High x 10in. deep x 18.5in. wide
Case: 80in. High x 16.5in. deep x 25.5in. Wide. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1815 French Mahogany Table Regulator.
| Inv. #: |
P130 |
| Maker: |
Vuidepot à Paris. |
| Case: |
The well-proportioned rectangular brass-bound glazed case has warm toned mahogany veneer, a molded top and bottom and a hinged ormolu engine-turned bezel. |
| Dial: |
The finely-lettered porcelain dial has Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic numbers for the fifteen-minute marks, cast ormolu hands and is signed by the maker, 'Vuidepot à Paris'. |
| Movement: |
The eight-day time and strike movement has a pinwheel escapement, a grid-iron pendulum hung from a steel suspension, a screwed beat adjustment on the crutch and strikes on a bell. |
| Notes: |
Tardy's lists Vuidepot as working in 1812. |
| Size: |
16.5 in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1810 Large French Ormolu and Antico Verde Marble Figural Mantle Clock.
| Inv. #: |
P129 |
| Maker: |
Lamiral à Paris |
| Case: |
A magnificent ormolu case that depicts a winged cupid approaching a sleeping female holding a rose. The bed, elaborately draped and set amongst scrolling clouds, is supported by a stepped base that is adorned with numerous appliqués including flaming torchieres, dancing cupids and scrolling foliage framing a plaque that reads, 'Le Rapt De La Rose'. The whole is supported by a green variegated marble base with ormolu bun feet. |
| Dial: |
The well-lettered white porcelain dial has Roman numerals for the hours, a 31-day calendar, Arabic fifteen-minute marks, a steel pointer hand, cast ormolu hands and is signed by the maker, 'Lamiral à Paris'. |
| Movement: |
The eight-day time and strike movement has countwheel striking on a bell and an updated suspension and escapement. |
| Notes: |
Stamped into the base in the back corner is 'No. 731'. Whether this is an inventory or maker's mark is still unknown, but might be able to provide a hint to the provenance.
Lamiral is listed as working in Paris at several addresses from 1806-1820. |
| Size: |
24in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1810 French Ormolu and Verde Antico Marble Mantle Clock.
| Inv. #: |
DF11 |
| Maker: |
Bault et Cie, à Paris. |
| Case: |
It depicts a female figure reading by an oil lamp seated at a table with draped sides and claw feet supported by a Verde Antico marble base with bold ormolu feet. |
| Dial: |
The well-lettered porcelain dial has black Roman numerals, Arabic 15-minute marks, steel-cut Breguet style hands and is signed by the maker, 'Bault et Cie, à Paris'. |
| Movement: |
The eight-day twin barrel movement strikes on a bell and still retains its original silk thread suspension that is regulated for fast/slow at the backcock. |
| Notes: |
The model 'La Liseuse' was originally designed by the famous bronzer Reiche who submitted the drawings to the Academy in 1805. Unlike earlier clocks it does not pay tribute to classical themes, but is a tribute to knowledge and learning.
For a similar example and description see 'French Bronze Clocks', pg. 86.
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| Size: |
12.5in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1795 French Marble and Ormolu Wishing Well Clock.
| Inv. #: |
P125 |
| Maker: |
Barancourt A Paris. |
| Case: |
Well-cast and finished ormolu and marble clock depicts a wishing well covered in Ivy. |
| Dial: |
The well-lettered white porcelain dial has bold black Roman numerals for the hours, gilt minute dots, Arabic fifteen-minute marks, is signed in red, ‘Barancourt A Paris’ and has nicely cast and finished ormolu hands. |
| Movement: |
The eight-day time and strike movement has a silk-thread suspension and strikes by countwheel on a bell. |
| Size: |
20.5in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1780 Large French Ormolu and Marble Figural Mantle Clock.
| Inv. #: |
DF5 |
| Dial Maker: |
Coteau |
| Dial: |
The large well lettered white porcelain dial has black Arabic numbers for the fifteen-minute marks, decorative gilt markers for the five-minute marks, red Arabic numbers and a steel indicator hand for the 31-day calendar, 'à Paris' in blue, is signed below by the enameller, 'coteau' and has well-detailed ormolu hands. |
| Movement: |
The substantial eight-day time and strike movement has an early Brocot escapement and suspension with the fast/slow out the dial and countwheel striking on a bell. |
| Notes: |
This model is a tribute to Bacchus, god of wine. It depicts Bacchus in the form of Cupid engaging a Bacchante with a wine glass in her hand and a tambourine at her feet. The freeze below depicts a Bacchalian procession and is flanked by decorative Satyr masks.
Coteau was the preeminent dial and case enameller of the period and is listed 1740-1812. |
| Size: |
20.25in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1770 French Ormolu and Ebonized Mantle Clock.
| Inv. #: |
DF9 |
| Maker: |
Chevrau A PARIS |
| Dial: |
The well-lettered white porcelain dial has large Arabic five-minute marks, Roman numerals for the hours, decorative ormolu hands and is signed by the maker, 'Chevrau A PARIS'. |
| Movement: |
The large eight-day time and strike movement has an early Brocot escapement with the fast/slow out the dial and a large star shaped countwheel. |
| Notes: |
This model depicts Cleopatra and the serpent on an ebonized base with ormolu mounts.
Jean Pierre Chevrau is listed as being born in 1742, apprenticed in 1758 and becoming a master in 1778. |
| Size: |
13in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1840 French Ormolu and Cut Glass Portico Clock.
| Inv. #: |
DF50 |
| Dial: |
The circular cast ormolu dial has a raised floral pattern in the center, black painted Roman numerals for the hours on a smooth chapter ring and steel Breguet-style hands. |
| Movement: |
The circular eight-day time and strike movement has an anchor escapement, strikes on a bell and has a decorative gridiron pendulum with a cut glass bob. |
| Notes: |
A wonderful example in pristine condition. |
| Size: |
19.5in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1840 French Ormolu and Porcelain Portico Clock.
| Inv. #: |
DF54 |
| Maker: |
Barrret Jne. A PARIS |
| Dial: |
The circular white porcelain dial with polychrome birds has stylized gilt-bronze hands and Roman numerals for the hours. |
| Movement: |
The circular eight-day time and strike movement has a pinwheel escapement with a heavy grid-iron pendulum, a screwed beat adjustment on the crutch, strikes on a bell and is stamped by the maker 'Barret Jne/A PARIS'. |
| Notes: |
The fine blue porcelain case with circular gilt decorations has detailed polychrome landscape scenes with birds on white grounds bordered by decorative scrolling gilt work. |
| Size: |
23.25in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1800 French Marble, Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Swinging Clock.
| Inv. #: |
DF80 |
| Dial: |
The finely lettered white porcelain dial has Arabic numbers for the hours and fifteen-minute marks, decorative ormolu hands, a steel sweep second hand and a silvered bezel set with brilliants. |
| Movement: |
The single train eight-day time only movement has shaped plates and a pinwheel escapement. The whole is suspended via knife-edge that incorporates the screwed fast slow and the crutch engages a pin mounted to the column causing the movement to swing side-to-side as it runs. |
| Notes: |
A very rare example as the other examples from this period are generally in a lyre form. |
| Size: |
20.25in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1800 French Ormolu Mantle Clock Surmounted by Cupid.
| Inv. #: |
DF72 |
| Maker: |
Duflos á Paris. |
| Dial: |
A very nice porcelain dial with Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic numbers for the fifteen-minute marks, elaborate ormolu hands and an equally elaborate signature, 'Duflos á Paris'. |
| Movement: |
A large eight-day time and strike movement with an anchor escapement, countwheel striking and a decorative crutch with a screwed beat adjustment. The extremely well-made pendulum is suspended via a knife-edge that rides in a decorative track and adjusts for fast/slow by a knurled knob out the top. |
| Notes: |
The scene at the top with cupid and the dog symbolizes fidelity.
Louis Jacques Duflos is listed as becoming a Master in 1789 and moving to Saint Martin, Paris in 1789 where he is listed as working until 1840. This piece is noteworthy because of the high standards of both the decorative and technical aspects. |
| Size: |
22in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1785 French Ormolu and Marble Square Temple d’Amour Clock.
| Inv. #: |
DF71 |
| Maker: |
Baillon a Paris. |
| Dial: |
The two rotating annular dials, minutes and hours, have individual white porcelain plaques that are pinned to the circular brass frames. The hour's ring has black Roman numerals while the minute's ring has black Arabic numbers for the five-minute marks. |
| Movement: |
The exposed eight-day time and strike movement is horizontally mounted, wound and set through the top, supported by three posts on a burnished ormolu plate, has finely executed wheelwork, countwheel striking on a bell and has a verge escapement. The pendulum has a Gorgon bob suspended by a steel suspension with the fast slow nut below. |
| Notes: |
Temple d'Amour clocks are thought to be inspired by the popular monuments that were found in most 18th century gardens and are a subset of clocks commonly referred to as either Annular or Pendule à Cercles Tournants. Although all have rotating rings, the Temple d'Amour clocks appeal to both those interested in classical ornamentation and those who are horologically minded and appreciate the exposed movement.
Ref:
For a copy of the original design drawings of a similar example see Tardy, Vol. II, pg.87.
Jean Baptiste-Albert Baillon is listed in Tardy's as being born in 1727 and working much of the 18th century.
For another annular clock by the maker see: 'La Pendule Francais', pg.287.
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| Size: |
17in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1820 French Ormolu, Patinated and Marble Clock Depicting Cupid Seated upon the Annular Sphere.
| Inv. #: |
DF57 |
| Dial: |
The single annular ring with black Roman numerals for the hours on individual porcelain plaques. |
| Movement: |
The high quality silk-thread time and strike eight-day movement is housed in the base and is wound and adjusted from behind the garland at the side. |
| Notes: |
A very rare and unusual piece of great quality and form. Garland lifts to provide access to movement arbors. |
| Size: |
18in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Retail. |
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c.1820 French Patinated and Ormolu Mantle Clock Depicting Mother and Child.
| Inv. #: |
P117 |
| Maker: |
a Paris |
| Dial: |
The porcelain dial has black Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic fifteen-minute marks, a glazed hinged decorative bezel, engraved ormolu hands and is signed, 'a Paris'. |
| Movement: |
The eight-day time and strike movement has a silk-thread suspension that is adjusted for fast/slow off the backplate and has countwheel striking on a bell. |
| Size: |
4in. (ball diameter). |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1810 French Ormolu and Marble Mantle Clock Depicting Juno.
| Inv. #: |
P118 |
| Maker: |
Mesnil a Paris |
| Dial: |
The white porcelain dial has black Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic numbers for the fifteen-minute marks, cast ormolu hands and is signed, 'Mesnil a Paris'. |
| Movement: |
The eight-day time and strike movement has a silk-thread suspension that is adjusted out the front for fast/slow and has countwheel striking on a bell. |
| Notes: |
The clock celebrates Juno, wife of Jupiter. The peacock symbolizes her and the eagle clutching the lightning bolts symbolizes him. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1800 French Ormolu Two-Column Mantle Clock with Coup Perdu.
| Inv. #: |
DF44 |
| Dial: |
The well-lettered white porcelain dial has bold Roman numerals for the hours, an outside minutes ring, an inner seconds ring, a steel seconds bit and finely executed steel-cut Lepine-style hands. |
| Movement: |
A very high quality eight-day time and strike movement with a pinwheel escapement planted on the backplate, a Coup-Perdu integrated into the caliper style pallets, and a heavy nine-rod bi-metallic pendulum that is suspended on a reverse knife-edge. |
| Notes: |
The Coup-Perdu allows the seconds bit of a clock with a half-second pendulum to advance in full seconds. |
| Size: |
20.5in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1800 French Marble, Bisque and Ormolu Temple d'Amour Clock.
| Inv. #: |
DF38 |
| Maker: |
Roque A Paris. |
| Dial: |
Hour and minute annular rings with pinned plaques, Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numbers for the five-minute marks. |
| Movement: |
The eight-day two-train movement is mounted horizontally, has a silk-thread suspension and strikes on a bell. |
| Notes: |
The maker's name, Roque, is engraved on the escutcheon through which the pendulum hangs.
Roque is listed as becoming a master in 1770 and working in Paris until 1806. |
| Size: |
18in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1800 French Ormolu Mantle Clock with Cupid in Chariot Pulled by Butterflies.
| Inv. #: |
DF34 |
| Maker: |
Kinable, Palais Royale N. 131. |
| Dial: |
Well-lettered porcelain dial with Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic numbers for the fifteen-minute marks, finely finished cast ormolu hands and is signed 'Kinable Palais Royale N.131'. |
| Movement: |
The eight-day two-train movement strikes on a bell, is of exceptional quality, and still retains its original silk-thread suspension. |
| Notes: |
DD Kinable is listed as working at the Galerie de Pierre in the Palais Royale 1794-1830. |
| Size: |
18in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1800 Large French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Swinging Lyre Clock.
| Inv. #: |
DF33 |
| Dial: |
The superbly enameled and gilt porcelain chapter ring dial has black Arabic numbers for both the hours and the 15-minute marks. Along the inside edge of the dial are the 30-day red lettered calendar numbers with the 10-day decimal numbers in black. The elaborate gilt decoration includes a garland with green enamel dots that borders the calendar dial, diamond five-minute marks and decorative half-hour marks with red enamel centers. It has wonderfully cast and engraved lyre form hands. |
| Movement: |
The eight-day two-train movement has finely cut wheelwork, an anchor escapement, a visible front-plate and strikes on a bell. The seven-rod gridiron pendulum is suspended by knife-edge, has a screwed beat adjustment, is engraved on one of the brass blocks 'obtulit colonia agripina', has a large brass-bound lenticular bob at the back and a large ormolu starburst at the front that encircles the porcelain dial. The starburst swings side-to-side as the clock runs. |
| Notes: |
The case has several early Sèvres marks and the springs are signed and dated 1800. The 30-day calendar was established as part of the Revolution when the decimal system was used in France and for a short time employed in horology.
Period swinging lyre clocks in which either the movement or the large decorative pendulum (pay stones or starbursts) moved are extremely rare. It is amazing that this example has survived without damage to either the original ormolu finish, the wonderful porcelain dial or the delicate porcelain frame. |
| Size: |
26.5in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c. 1820 Large Ormolu Urn Clock.
| Inv. #: |
DF32 |
| Maker: |
Michelez á Paris. |
| Dial: |
The finely lettered porcelain dial is signed 'Michelez, Rue St. honore No. 128' à Paris' on the front, 'Dub 849' on the back, and has cast ormolu hands. |
| Movement: |
The eight-day two-train movement strikes on a bell, is of exceptional quality, and still retains its original silk-thread suspension. |
| Notes: |
Michelez was a student of Breguet and produced clocks which were of the highest quality. All of the clocks that we have seen by the maker have been superbly finished.
Michelez is listed as working at Rue St. Honore 1820-1830. |
| Size: |
19in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1810 Exceptional French Ormolu and Black Marble Mantle Clock.
| Inv. #: |
DF27 |
| Maker: |
Vaillant à Paris. |
| Description: |
A superb French empire ormolu and black marble mantle clock by Vaillant à Paris. The extremely well cast and finished ormolu case depicts Venus seated in a stylized chariot entertaining a small boy who is perched on the front and reaching for the toy. The chariot has fluted sides and acanthus leaves and is adorned with several decorative mounts that include a trumpeting mermaid. It stands on two paw feet at the rear, houses the clock and is pulled by a marvelous swan. The whole sits upon a black marble base with Neptune masks to the sides and a freeze of his kingdom across the front. |
| Dial: |
The finely lettered porcelain dial has a finely cast bezel, Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic 15-minute marks, is signed by the clockmaker, 'Vaillant à Paris', and has Lepine style ormolu hands. |
| Movement: |
The two-train flat-bottom eight-day movement strikes on a bell and still retains its original silk-thread suspension that adjusts for fast/slow out the dial. |
| Notes: |
Venus was a popular theme during the Empire period and the well-cast swan, child, trumpeting mermaid and the many references to Neptune suggest this to be a tribute to both the Goddess and motherhood.
As listed in Tardy's:
"Vaillant à Paris. Rue de la Tixeranderie, 1800. Rue de la Verrerie, 1812-1817. Pendulier. Sur une Pendule decimale et duodecimale: Vallaint à Paris."
For a similar theme see: 'French Bronze clocks', pg.180. |
| Size: |
16in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c. 1800 French Ormolu Table Regulator in Decorative Architectural Case.
| Inv. #: |
DF16 |
| Maker: |
Yonge, The Stand. |
| Dial: |
Porcelain dial with black Roman numerals for the hours, black Arabic numbers for the fifteen-minute marks, Breguet style hand and is signed, 'YONGE, THE STAND'. |
| Movement: |
Eight-day fusee movement with silk-thread suspension located above and eight day striking mechanism mounted below. Strike mechanism accessed by lifting front swag. |
| Notes: |
A very rare and unusual piece. The case and movements are French, but the time movement is done in the English style incorporating a fusee. This would seem to indicate that Yonge was the retailer catering to customers who found the French style appealing, but still had a bias for the English style clockwork.
George Yonge is listed as working 1796-1856 in the Stand. |
| Size: |
16 in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1810 French Ormolu Chariot Clock w/Porcelain Eyes.
| Inv. #: |
DF10 |
| Maker: |
Signol Ane. A Paris. |
| Dial: |
Porcelain chapter ring dial with ormolu center, black Roman numerals for the hours, steel Breguet-style hands and is signed, 'SIGNOL Ané A PARIS'. |
| Movement: |
Eight-day time and strike movement with original silk thread suspension and countwheel striking on bell. |
| Notes: |
It is very rare to find examples of French horology incorporating porcelain eyes into the composition with the most noteworthy being the blackamoor clocks. |
| Size: |
19.5in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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c.1770 Exceptional French Ormolu Mantle Clock.
| Inv. #: |
DF6 |
| Maker: |
Beauvillain à Paris. |
| Dial: |
White porcelain dial with black lettering, Roman numerals for hours, Arabic numbers for five-minute marks, signed 'BEAUVILLAIN A PARIS'. Decorative engraved ormolu hands. |
| Movement: |
Eight-day time and strike movement with silk-thread suspension, countwheel with bold star in center and strikes on bell. |
| Notes: |
Charles Beauvillain is listed as working at Rue des Grands Augustine in 1772 and at Rue du Cimetière Saint-Andrè in 1778. |
| Size: |
11.75in. |
| Retail Price: |
On Request |
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c.1825 French Miniature Ormolu Portico Clock.
| Inv. #: |
DF7 |
| Maker: |
Pickard |
| Dial: |
Cast ormolu bezel, porcelain chapter ring dial with black Roman numerals, engine-turned center and steel Breguet-style hands. |
| Movement: |
Eight-day time and strike movement with steel-spring suspension, is stamped 'PICKARD 453', has pendulum with polished steel rod and strikes on bell. |
| Notes: |
Pickard is listed as working at the Rue du Temple in 1830. |
| Size: |
12.5in |
| Retail Price: |
On Request. |
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