A classic early Louis XVI pendule by Charles du Tertre, circa 1780

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A classic early Louis XVI pendule by Charles du Tertre, circa 1780
Measurements
Height: 33 cm, Width: 30 cm, Depth: 13 cm
Reference
TOEA100706
Techniques
Gilded
Colors
Gold, White, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Clocks Mantel Clocks
Materials
ormolu
Styles
Louis XVI Louis XVI
Periods
18th Century Antique Louis XVI
Origins
France
Condition Note
good
Origin and period
France
Description

Charles Du Tertre a Paris . One of the most famous Paris clock makers fom the second half of the Eighteenth Century. Master clockmaker since 1758. He delivered many clocks to the Royal Family and other important familys. The movement signed on the dial and on the backplate of the movement " Charles du Tertre a Paris" The enamel dial with Roman nr for the hours and Arabic for the minutes. Lovely gilded pierced hands. The 8-day striking movement with countwheel and silk threat suspension.The very populair design of this clock was very fashionable and typical from the early period during the reign from Louis XVI circa 1770. The beautiful fire-gilded case is attributed to the famous workshop Saint Germain.The fire gilded case with the young boy with the rooster. This typical architecturalley inspired design of this clock is characteristic for this period. A similar clock in the George Hart Collection.

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