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A small French Louis XVI ormolu and marble timepiece, Imbert L'aîné, circa 1765

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Gude & Meis Antique Clocks

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Name: A small French Louis XVI ormolu and marble timepiece, Imbert L'aîné, circa 1765
Measurements: Height: 29 cm, Width: 19 cm, Depth: 8 cm
Reference: GUDA30042
Techniques: Cast, Chiseled, Engraved
Colors: White, Gray, Gold

Categories: Decorative Arts Clocks Mantel Clocks
Materials: Marble Steel
Periods: 18th Century Antique

Description

6.5-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals and red date numbers signed Imbert L'aîné, finely foliate pierced engraved gilt hands and blued steel date pointer, 8-day spring-driven movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum, finely cast and chiseled ormolu case with trailing garlands and surmounted by an ornamental urn, supported by a fluted columns flanked by scrolls with acanthus leaves, break arch oval base on a white marble plinth raised on bun feet.