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

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Name: 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.