A French Empire ormolu annular striking cartel wall clock, circa 1800.

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Gude & Meis Antique Clocks
Gude & Meis Antique Clocks
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Name
A French Empire ormolu annular striking cartel wall clock, circa 1800.
Measurements
Height: 33 cm, Width: 25 cm
Reference
GUDA500151
Techniques
Chiseled, Engraved
Colors
Gold, White, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Clocks Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass Pearl
Periods
18th Century Antique
Origins
France
Subject
Interior
Description

The dial

The 14-cm enamel dial has Roman numerals. The finely pierced and engraved hands are made of gilt brass. The hinged bezel is adourned with a finely chiseled acanthus moulding.

The movement

The French movement with glat bottomed plates has a duration of eight days. It is regulated by anchor escapement in combination with a silk suspended pendulum. The clock has half hour striking on a bell by means of a count wheel.

The case

The movement is fitted in a moulded annular case with concave sides made of gilt bronz. The rim is adourned with a pearl rim moulding. The case is surmounted by a suspension hoop.

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