Wood, ebonized, bronze, gold-plated, brass, metal
France, 1st half of the 19th century
Back plate inscribed ÂPickard as well as numbered Â322Â; dial inscribed ÂChevillard RosierÂ
Circular brass movement, spring driven
8 day running duration
Half-hour strike on bell, string suspension, adjustable from behind, pendulum with butterfly-shaped bob
Golden chapter ring with Roman hour-markers, outer minute ring, Breguet-hands, guilloche center
Splendid case in the form of a high rising lyre upon rectangular base
Decorated throughout with antique-like, floral, figural and ornamental ormolu bronze appliqués
Provenance: private collection, Aachen
Dimensions: 53.5 x 21.5 x 14 cm
Fully functional; good condition, consistent with age
Condition:
The lyre mantel clock is in good condition, consistent with age and bearing signs of wear. The wood with several tension cracks, bumps and abrasion as well as with blemishes to the veneer and warping. The crowing appliqué is loose. A winding key is not included. During in house testing, the timepiece was fully functional; no guarantee on long term precision and regularity. The size measures 53.5 x 21.5 x 14 cm. (nlu)