DESCRIPTION:
French, unsigned, very large Rococo style bracket clock with bracket, finished in Vernis Martin {or Martin Varnish}, C.1900. This clock is made in the style of the mid 1700s, and is a high quality version of an original. It has a well made Brocot escapement, and except for the suspension, the movement replicates an 18th century mov't in size and external appearance, even including a star spoked count wheel. Lacquer finish on furniture was brought to vogue by the Martin brothers in Paris in the early 1700s and has had periods of interest since then. The dial is 11.5 inches in diameter, and consists of 13 porcelain pieces attached to a brass backing.
CONDITION:
the strike hammer is off and needs fitting. There is some wear to the painted decorations. The ormolu has been well cast and nicely chased, and has a good coating of gold. Porcelain dial is excellent. The pendulum is a plated white metal replacement, and with one ray of the sun broken off. A better pendulum could be bought in France. Don't lose the extra large key, unique to this mov't. Note the old bracket is much wider than the foot spread of the clock, may be a replacement; it has been re-painted /restored top board, and has modern wall attachment hardware. Total ht 50"
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$1
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