A very decorative, strong and good looking French quarter-striking lantern clock, signed Gault Fils a Paris, circa 1760

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Toebosch Antiques
Toebosch Antiques
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A very decorative, strong and good looking French quarter-striking lantern clock, signed Gault Fils a Paris, circa 1760
Measurements
Height: 122 cm, Width: 26 cm, Depth: 28 cm
Reference
TOEA100690
Colors
Blue, Gold, Beige, Brown, White, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Clocks Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Periods
18th Century Antique
Origins
France
Condition Note
Very good
Origin and period
France
Description
The posted frame movement with three trains on weights and anchor escapement with long pendulum. The imposing bronze detailed dial together with twenty five enamel blue and white cartouches with Roman hour numerals and Arabic minutes. On top a beautiful sunburst cresting above rampant birds. Under the dial, a lovely ornament bearing the signature Gault Fils a Paris. The clock is mounted on a later iron wall bracket.

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