A Directoire Ormolu with black marble French pillar clock, three and a half inch enamel dial with Roman numerals signed ‘Viven Fils a Epernay’ with chased gilt bezel.
Bell striking silk suspension eight day movement, the backplate with outside countwheel strike also signed Viven, with visible gilded starburst pendulum.
The drum case surmounted by a figure of Napolean in front of a triumphal arch and flanked by a pair of Griffins above gilded and ornately turned pillars set on rectangular plinths resting on a black marble base, standing on four chased and engraved feet. circa 1795
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Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
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Style:Directoire(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:Ormolu
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Place of Origin:France
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Period:1790-1799
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Date of Manufacture:1795
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. very good condition, the clock movement has been completely stripped down and overhauled and is in full working order.
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Seller Location:Norwich, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: SKU00001204Seller: LU4037334868732
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