Lot Essay
This lantern clock is illustrated in Ton Bollen, Franse Lantaarnklokken, Bussum, 1978, ill. 66-67.
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SECOND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
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A French brass lanternclock
Second quarter 18th Century
The case of standard form with narrow Roman chapter ring, around the foliate engraved centre signed M Manceau A La fleche, with alarm disc and single steel hand, the weight driven movement with verge escapement and strike on one bell above, within pierced gallery frets, one shield with maker's monogram, restorations and replacements, minor damages
35cm. high x 14.5cm. wide x 19cm. deep
Second quarter 18th Century
The case of standard form with narrow Roman chapter ring, around the foliate engraved centre signed M Manceau A La fleche, with alarm disc and single steel hand, the weight driven movement with verge escapement and strike on one bell above, within pierced gallery frets, one shield with maker's monogram, restorations and replacements, minor damages
35cm. high x 14.5cm. wide x 19cm. deep