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M63 French mantle clock ‘La leçon d’Astronomie’

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€ 13500 $ 15559 £ 11779 ¥ 2483190 DKK 100875 CHF 12438 NOK 151585 CA$ 21640 HK$ 121939

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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.

Origin and period

France

Name: M63 French mantle clock ‘La leçon d’Astronomie’
Categories: Decorative Arts Clocks Mantel Clocks
Periods: 18th Century Antique 1800
Reference: VBCA100404

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