Mantel clock - - Carrara marble - 1750-1800
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Louis XVI neoclassical marble portico clock in Carrare marble with gilt bronze ornaments, dating from circa 1750–1800, with a white enamel dial signed 'Festeau à Paris', mechanical eight‑day movement, demi‑heure strike on a single gong, height 46 cm, width 28 cm, depth 14 cm, weight 10 kg, winding key included, origin Paris, France; condition fairly good, with intensive use and possible minor missing piece at the top right.
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Louis XVI period freestanding pendulum clock (late 18th century), elegantly combining Carrara white marble with rich, chiselled and gilded bronze ornaments.
The white enamel dial indicates the hours in Roman numerals and the minutes in Arabic numerals. It bears the prestigious signature of the King’s clockmaker: "Festeau à Paris" (Simon-François Festeau, master clockmaker since 1750)
• Style: Louis XVI / Neoclassical.
• Materials: White marble, columns and fittings in gilded bronze/brass (floral case at the top, laurel garlands, draperies, draped capitals).
• Dial: White enamel (presence of a small chip near the central axis, visible in the photos).
• Movement: Period mechanism with pendulum suspension.
One piece is missing at the top right in the photo.
A very decorative antique piece, ideal for a classic interior, a fireplace, or a collection.
Louis XVI period freestanding pendulum clock (late 18th century), elegantly combining Carrara white marble with rich, chiselled and gilded bronze ornaments.
The white enamel dial indicates the hours in Roman numerals and the minutes in Arabic numerals. It bears the prestigious signature of the King’s clockmaker: "Festeau à Paris" (Simon-François Festeau, master clockmaker since 1750)
• Style: Louis XVI / Neoclassical.
• Materials: White marble, columns and fittings in gilded bronze/brass (floral case at the top, laurel garlands, draperies, draped capitals).
• Dial: White enamel (presence of a small chip near the central axis, visible in the photos).
• Movement: Period mechanism with pendulum suspension.
One piece is missing at the top right in the photo.
A very decorative antique piece, ideal for a classic interior, a fireplace, or a collection.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Marble type
Carrara marble
Specific region of origin
Paris
Material
Marble
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Country of origin
France
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In working order
Yes
Height
46 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1750-1800
Weight
10 kg
Winding key
Yes
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