M63 French mantle clock ‘La leçon d’Astronomie’

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Name
M63 French mantle clock ‘La leçon d’Astronomie’
Reference
VBCA100404
Colors
Green, Black, White, Gray, Gold
Materials
Bronze Marble
Styles
Empire
Periods
18th Century Antique 1800
Origin and period
France
Description
Beautiful Empire Mantel Timepiece ‘La leçon d’Astronomie’ signed 'Piolaine à Paris'. Gilt bronze feet placed underneath a green marble base. The bronze case is fully gilt and decorated with bronze gilt ornaments depicting instruments of science. On top two seated lady's to a writing table with draped tablecloth. The eight day movement with striking train placed in centre of the table. White enamel dial with black Roman numerals for the hours.

France, circa 1800

Literature: A similar clock is printed on page 398 in the Encyclopédie de La Pendule Française, Pierre Kjelberg. Die Französische Bronzeuhr, Elke Niehüser, page 220.

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