{"id":72886,"date":"2024-10-11T16:27:24","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T16:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cenove.shop\/product\/french-directoire-pendule-black-marble-firegilded-bronze-circa-1800\/"},"modified":"2024-10-11T16:27:24","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T16:27:24","slug":"french-directoire-pendule-black-marble-firegilded-bronze-circa-1800","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.cenove.shop\/product\/french-directoire-pendule-black-marble-firegilded-bronze-circa-1800\/","title":{"rendered":"French Directoire Pendule, Black Marble, Firegilded Bronze, circa 1800"},"content":{"rendered":"
Antique portal clock<\/p>\n

France
\nmarble, bronze, enamel
\nDirectoire around 1800<\/p>\n

Dimensions: H x W x D: 46 x 28 x 14 cm<\/p>\n

Description:
\nAntique portal clock in polished black marble with fire-gilded appliques.<\/p>\n

Pedestal standing on bell feet with front mounted palmette frieze in bas-relief.
\nFour columns tapering slightly towards the top with ornate capitals support the roof of the portal in which the clockwork is mounted.
\nThe roof itself is curved upwards like a volute and decorated with rosettes as well as fruit and tendril work.
\nBelow the dial, there is an openwork hanging as a typical design element of the Directoire.<\/p>\n

The movement is a French pendulum movement with eight days duration. The sun pendulum is suspended on a thread, typical of the period, and the lockplate striking a bell on the half and full hour is also typical of the late 18th and early 19th century.
\nThe enameled dial with black Roman numerals is signed “Schmit à Paris”.<\/p>\n

Condition:
\nThe movement runs absolutely reliable and accurate.
\nThe top applique has an expertly repaired break that is not visible from the front. There are two light bumps to the marble on the back at the very top. This can be seen clearly in one of the photos.
\nFine hairline cracks and a minimal chip in the 10 o’clock area.<\/p>\n

The watchmaker Schmit à Paris is documented in the literature:
\nBrian Loomes – Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World p. 691.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Dimensions: <\/div>\n
    Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)<\/span><\/span>Width: 11.03 in (28 cm)<\/span><\/span>Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Style: <\/div>\n
    Directoire(Of the Period)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Materials and Techniques: <\/div>\n
    Belgian Black Marble<\/span>Bronze<\/span>Gilt<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Place of Origin: <\/div>\n
    France<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Period: <\/div>\n
    Early 19th Century<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Date of Manufacture: <\/div>\n
    1800<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Condition: <\/div>\n
    Good<\/span>Wear consistent with age and use. The movement runs absolutely reliable and accurate. The top applique has an expertly repaired break that is not visible from the front. There are two light bumps to the marble on the back at the very top. This can be seen in one of the photos.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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    Seller Location: <\/div>\n
    Greven, DE<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Reference Number: <\/div>\n
    Seller: LU5419227997032<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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