An attractive French Louis XVI ormolu sculptural mantel clock J B Balthazar, circa 1770

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Toebosch Antiques
Toebosch Antiques
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Name
An attractive French Louis XVI ormolu sculptural mantel clock J B Balthazar, circa 1770
Measurements
Height: 49 cm, Width: 19 cm
Reference
TOEA10051
Techniques
Turned
Colors
Gold, White, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Clocks Mantel Clocks
Materials
ormolu Marble
Periods
18th Century Antique Louis XVI
Description

11.5cm enamel dial with Roman numerals signed J Bte Balthazar A Paris and fine pierced gilt hands. 8-day movement with anchor escapament and silk suspended pendulum. Striking the hours and half hours through a countwheel on a bell. The ormolu case surmounted by a cherub on clouds between sun rays, the sides with trailing masks. The whole supported by three cherubs holding flowers. Placed on a step[ped round plinth with the base of a fluted column in the middle. On turned feet.

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