An early French 'Pendule Religieuse' signed C Raillard, circa 1665

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An early French 'Pendule Religieuse' signed C Raillard, circa 1665
Measurements
Height: 54 cm, Width: 25 cm, Depth: 12 cm
Reference
TOEA100606
Techniques
Cast, Engraved, Gilded
Colors
Red, Gold, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Clocks Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Periods
17th Century Antique
Origins
France
Description
Pendule religieuse signed "Claude Raillard à Paris", circa 1665
 
8-day movement, 2 spring barrels, verge escapement, thread suspended pendulum with cycloidal cheeks, striking full on the hours and one stroke on the half hours on a single bell, outside locking plate numbered 1 to 12, signed on the back plate;
velvet covered brass dial plate on hinges, engraved and gilded brass chapter ring, Roman ciphers for the hours, the minutes numbered 1 to 60 on the outer ring, pierced, engraved and gilded brass hands, cast and gilded brass spandrels, a small gilded brass cartouche underneath VI bearing the signature;
ebonized case made from various type of woods, the front covered with cast brass and gilded ornaments, gilded brass vases on either side of the pediment, on gilded brass feet;
height 54 cm, to be dated around 1675.
 
Claude Raillard : born between 1662 and 1675. Died 1708. Workshop Quay Pelletterie from 1698 to 1700 (Tardy).
 

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