Skeleton clock - Marble, Bronze, Enamel - 1750-1800

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€ 600
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French-made 18th-century skeleton clock in Louis XVI style, with a marble and bronze case, enamel dial, mechanical movement with a multi‑day power reserve, and half‑hour striking on a single gong; dimensions 43 × 21 × 10 cm, weight 3 kg, in excellent condition though non‑working and missing the key and bell.

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Skeleton clock of the Louis XVI period
French work circa 1760
visible mechanism
Harpshape form surmounted by a radiant head of Louis XIV, depicting the Sun King
base in white marble and rare gray and pink marble
bronze, very finely chased, depicting garlands of laurels and pearls
The base rests on four bronze pins
Dimensions 21 x 10 x 43 cm
Excellent condition
missing the key and the bell (these elements are very easily obtainable from a clockmaker)

Skeleton clock of the Louis XVI period
French work circa 1760
visible mechanism
Harpshape form surmounted by a radiant head of Louis XIV, depicting the Sun King
base in white marble and rare gray and pink marble
bronze, very finely chased, depicting garlands of laurels and pearls
The base rests on four bronze pins
Dimensions 21 x 10 x 43 cm
Excellent condition
missing the key and the bell (these elements are very easily obtainable from a clockmaker)

Details

Era
1400-1900
Material
Bronze, Enamel, Marble
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
more day movement
Striking
half hour, one gong
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
No
Height
43 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1750-1800
Weight
3 kg
FranceVerified
1016
Objects sold
83.72%
Private

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