Lot Essay
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Tardy, French Clocks, Part II, Paris, 1981, pp.306-307.
Tardy, French Clocks, Part II, Paris, 1981, pp.306-307.
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CIRCA 1815
Details
An Empire ormolu striking portico skeleton clock
Circa 1815
On ebonised plinth and under glass dome, with white enamel chapter ring, the eight day twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell; pendulum, winding key
14¾ in. (37.5 cm.) high, 15¼ in. (38.5 cm.) high over dome
Circa 1815
On ebonised plinth and under glass dome, with white enamel chapter ring, the eight day twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell; pendulum, winding key
14¾ in. (37.5 cm.) high, 15¼ in. (38.5 cm.) high over dome