An attractive French ‘Empire’ ormolu mantel clock, circa 1820

An attractive French ‘Empire’ ormolu mantel clock, circa 1820

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Toebosch Antiques
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Name
An attractive French ‘Empire’ ormolu mantel clock, circa 1820
Measurements
Height: 37 cm, Width: 28 cm, Depth: 17 cm
Reference
TOEA100655
Techniques
Cast
Colors
Gold, White, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Clocks Mantel Clocks
Styles
Louis XVI
Periods
19th Century Antique
Origins
France
Description

A 9,5 cm enamel dial with Roman numerals, "Brequet" hands, 8-day movement with anchor escapement, countwheel striking on a bell, silk suspended pendulum.

Two well cast children seated before library shelves engaged in their studies.

Unlike the earlier Louis XVI clocks, the emphasis is on learning, an important idea of the time and a departure from earlier classical themes, circa 1820. 

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