A rare French ‘Directoire’ marble and ormolu mounted ‘au bon Sauvage’ mantel clock, circa 1800

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Toebosch Antiques
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Name
A rare French ‘Directoire’ marble and ormolu mounted ‘au bon Sauvage’ mantel clock, circa 1800
Measurements
Height: 31 cm, Width: 27 cm, Depth: 13 cm
Reference
TOEA100281
Techniques
Engraved, High Relief, Turned
Colors
Gold, Brown, White, Black
Materials
Bronze Marble
Periods
18th Century Antique ‘Directoire’
Description

10-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals signed à Paris and engraved gilt bronze hands, 8-day spring driven movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum, countwheel half hour striking on a bell, white marble case with fine ormolu mounts surmounted by a urn with flowers, flanked by two 'bon sauvages' on griotte rouge bases probably symbolising trade, stepped plinth with high relief raised on turned feet.

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