Antique Empire Gilt Bronze Clock La Lectura around 1810
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Antique Empire Gilt Bronze Clock La Lectura around 1810
This gorgeous Empire clock is made in France around 1810.
Beautiful bronze ormolu mantel clock, depicting a reading woman leaning on a bookcase, which is why this clock is also called "Bibliothèque" in literature. On the other side of the bookcase a reference to Astronomy with the so-called Sphère placed on a column.
All this on a green marble base.
Literature : "La Pendule Francaise" P. Kjellberg on page 395 (see photo) and in "Die Frazösische Bronzeuhr" von Elke Niehüser, s. 232.
Gilding is all over in good condition . The clock has been professionally cleaned and checked by watchmaker.
Enamel dial with Roman numerals is in good condition.
French movement is with silk suspension striking on the silvered bronze bell at 1/1 and ½ hours. The clock is missing the back door.
Key and pendulum included.
Please examine all large size pictures and ask questions before bidding.
• The clock measures approx.
13.97 inches (35,5 cm) tall
11.81 inches (30 cm) width
4.72 inches (12 cm) deep
Weight 19.8lbs (9kg)
Reserve: $2,000.00
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This gorgeous Empire clock is made in France around 1810.
Beautiful bronze ormolu mantel clock, depicting a reading woman leaning on a bookcase, which is why this clock is also called "Bibliothèque" in literature. On the other side of the bookcase a reference to Astronomy with the so-called Sphère placed on a column.
All this on a green marble base.
Literature : "La Pendule Francaise" P. Kjellberg on page 395 (see photo) and in "Die Frazösische Bronzeuhr" von Elke Niehüser, s. 232.
Gilding is all over in good condition . The clock has been professionally cleaned and checked by watchmaker.
Enamel dial with Roman numerals is in good condition.
French movement is with silk suspension striking on the silvered bronze bell at 1/1 and ½ hours. The clock is missing the back door.
Key and pendulum included.
Please examine all large size pictures and ask questions before bidding.
• The clock measures approx.
13.97 inches (35,5 cm) tall
11.81 inches (30 cm) width
4.72 inches (12 cm) deep
Weight 19.8lbs (9kg)
Reserve: $2,000.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Antique Empire Gilt Bronze Clock La Lectura around 1810
Estimate $2,500 - $3,000
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