A fine example of a late 18th century Directoir marble and gilt bronze clock after a model by Deverberie. The dial is signed a Paris but the maker is not known. The clock sits on an open patinated bronze plinth adorned with a central gilt wreath; and flanked with vertical floral decorations, the dial surmounted with a basket of flowers flanked by trailing garlands. The bronze frame sitting on four large lion feet on a further green marble base having a large rectangular gilded frieze featuring a procession of frolicking puttis including ones pulling a little chariot , one with a dog on a leash, another with a sheepin tow and even the odd goat hoofed fawn. A highly decorative gilded pendulum showing butterflies swings between the large open central gilded wreath.
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Creator:Jean-Simon Deverberie(Clockmaker)
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Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
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Style:Directoire(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:BronzeMarbleGiltPolished
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Place of Origin:France
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Period:Late 18th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1790
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. The mercury gilding is original and in areas shows some deterioration and oxidation . The clock movement is also totally original and is in good working order.
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Seller Location:Vancouver, CA
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Reference Number:Seller: LU4631220089542
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