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M63 French mantle clock ‘La leçon d’Astronomie’

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Name: M63 French mantle clock ‘La leçon d’Astronomie’
Reference: VBCA100404
Colors: Green, Black, White, Gray, Gold

Categories: Decorative Arts Clocks Mantel Clocks
Materials: Bronze Marble
Styles: Empire
Periods: 18th Century Antique 1800
Origin and period: France

Description

Beautiful Empire Mantel Timepiece ‘La leçon d’Astronomie’ signed 'Piolaine à Paris'. Gilt bronze feet placed underneath a green marble base. The bronze case is fully gilt and decorated with bronze gilt ornaments depicting instruments of science. On top two seated lady's to a writing table with draped tablecloth. The eight day movement with striking train placed in centre of the table. White enamel dial with black Roman numerals for the hours.

France, circa 1800

Literature: A similar clock is printed on page 398 in the Encyclopédie de La Pendule Française, Pierre Kjelberg. Die Französische Bronzeuhr, Elke Niehüser, page 220.