CIRCA 1740, THE MOVEMENT BY CHARLES BALTHAZAR

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A LOUIS XV ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK
CIRCA 1740, THE MOVEMENT BY CHARLES BALTHAZAR
The circular glazed white enamel Roman dial signed CHARLES BALTHAZAR A PARIS, the movement with rectangular plates, twin spring barrels, silk suspended pendulum and calibrated countwheel with strike on a bell, the backplate signed Chles Balthazar AParis, within a waisted case cast with scrolling foliage and rockwork surmounted by a starburst issuing from a cloud and flanked by winged putti, above the winged figure of Chronos holding a scythe, lacking bell and pendulum
31 in. (79 cm.) high; 10 in. (25 cm.) wide

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Lot Essay

Charles Balthazar, maître in 1717.

This golden cartel, with Chronos concealed in its drapery bracket, celebrates the role of the sun-deity Apollo, and recalls the Roman sentiment Colligit ut Spargat, with Zephyr-winds assembling clouds so that the sun may better disperse them.

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