Pendulum with an armillary sphere Empire Bronze - 1800-1850 - Drum movement
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A French Empire gilded-bronze pendulum clock with an armillarium, dating to 1800-1850, mechanical movement with a multi-day power reserve, half-hour bell striking, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, signed Cardonne, richly decorated with laurel garlands, winged motifs and scientific instruments, four turned feet, dimensions 43 × 34 × 14 cm, weight 7 kg, supplied with pendulum and winding key, in good, working condition.
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A fine and richly appointed gilded French Empire pendulum clock from the first half of the 19th century. Movement with a flattened base.
The clock is equipped with a white enameled dial with Roman numerals and elegant gilded hands. On top there is an armillary sphere with a blue enameled celestial globe, adorned with star motifs.
The case is made of gilded bronze and richly decorated with classical ornaments, including laurel garlands, winged motifs, mascarons and scientific instruments, referring to astronomy and science. The clock rests on four twisted feet and features a monumental architectural construction.
The timepiece is signed Cardonne on the dial and features a multi-day running movement with striking on the hours and half-hours.
A decorative and representative Empire clock that will appeal to both lovers of French clocks and collectors of scientific and astronomical objects.
The clock is in excellent running condition and is supplied with a pendulum and winding key.
The lot will be carefully packed and sent by registered, insured mail. We cannot ship to the U.S., so please do not place orders unless you can arrange shipment to another country. Photos complement this description.
A fine and richly appointed gilded French Empire pendulum clock from the first half of the 19th century. Movement with a flattened base.
The clock is equipped with a white enameled dial with Roman numerals and elegant gilded hands. On top there is an armillary sphere with a blue enameled celestial globe, adorned with star motifs.
The case is made of gilded bronze and richly decorated with classical ornaments, including laurel garlands, winged motifs, mascarons and scientific instruments, referring to astronomy and science. The clock rests on four twisted feet and features a monumental architectural construction.
The timepiece is signed Cardonne on the dial and features a multi-day running movement with striking on the hours and half-hours.
A decorative and representative Empire clock that will appeal to both lovers of French clocks and collectors of scientific and astronomical objects.
The clock is in excellent running condition and is supplied with a pendulum and winding key.
The lot will be carefully packed and sent by registered, insured mail. We cannot ship to the U.S., so please do not place orders unless you can arrange shipment to another country. Photos complement this description.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Empire
Title additional information
Drum movement
Clock type
Pendulum with an armillary sphere
Material
Bronze
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
more day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Style
Antique
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
43 cm
Width
34 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
Weight
7 kg
Winding key
Yes
