Lot Essay
Comparative literature: G. Wannenes, Le piu belle pendole Francesi - Da Luigi XIV all 'Impero, Mailand, 1991, p. 123.
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OF LOUIS XVI STYLE, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
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A FRENCH ORMOLU STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK (PENDULE A CERCLES TOURNANTS)
OF LOUIS XVI STYLE, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
The vase-shaped case above a fountain flanked by two winged cherubs, the case with various foundry marks 'VZ', with white-enamelled hour and minute rings, the movement with shaped rectangular plates, twin barrels and Brocot regulation, outside countwheel to strike on bell, the backplate stamped '137'
21 in. (53.3 cm.) high; 12 ½ in. (31.8 cm.) wide; 8 in. (20.3 cm.) deep
OF LOUIS XVI STYLE, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
The vase-shaped case above a fountain flanked by two winged cherubs, the case with various foundry marks 'VZ', with white-enamelled hour and minute rings, the movement with shaped rectangular plates, twin barrels and Brocot regulation, outside countwheel to strike on bell, the backplate stamped '137'
21 in. (53.3 cm.) high; 12 ½ in. (31.8 cm.) wide; 8 in. (20.3 cm.) deep
Provenance
Christie's, New York, 18 May 1989, lot 43.
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