White porcelain body, glazed, polychrome painting, gild dcor, enamel, blackened steel
France, around 1840
Jacob Petit (1796-1868) – French porcelain manufacturer
Signed brass movement with spring balancer, escapement, half-hour strike on bell and mounting for the pendulum
Penny mark ÂH I Marc Paris and numbering Â11567 on the movement
White enamel dial with Roman indices, blackened steel hands, profiled bezel, hinged housing cover
Dial inscribed ÂHry Marc ParisÂ
Base with underglaze blue manufactory mark ÂJ.P.Â
Rocaille-shaped case on low rectangular base
Contrasted revolving with gilt accents, floral motifs and fruits
Pendulum and winding key available
Dimensions with base: 30.5 x 20 x 11.5 cm
Good condition, fully functional
Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 700 Euro
Condition:
The mantel clock is in good condition. Painting and gild dcor are slightly rubbed in places. The dial show fine hairlines cracks. During in house testing, the clock was fully functional; no guarantee on long term precision and regularity. The dimensions of the case are 30.5 x 20 x 11.5 cm.
Jacob Petit (1796-1868)
The porcelain manufactory of Jacob Petit was one of the most important and well-known manufacturers in the 19th century, becoming one of the major producers of Rococo style ware in the 1830s. Between 1830 and 1850, new manufacturing techniques were developed under Petit, he modernized production process, without sacrificing the craftsmanship. In 1834 he showed his skills at the exhibition in Paris, with varied new forms that revolutionized the manufacture of porcelain. His highly decorative porcelains, shaped in Louis XV style were very popular in England and France. (bde)
Bronze, glass, enamel, etc.
France, c. 1820
Brass movement with verge escapement
Running duration of c. 8 days
4/4 hour strike on bells
Enamel clock face with Roman and Arabic numerals; signed and inscribed ÂETIENNE LE NOIR. A PARISÂ
Open-work hour and minute hands
Gilt bronze casing, cartouche-shaped
Short pendulum
Overall dimensions: c. 57 x 25 x 14 cm
Fully functional; good condition
Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 2,800 Euro
Condition:
The Cartel clock is in good condition with small traces of age and use. The gilt bronze casing is slightly rubbed. There are a few additions and smaller restorations. The casing measures c. 57 x 25 x 14 cm (height x width x depth). During in-house testing the clock was fully functional; long-term precision and regularity cannot be guaranteed. (cbo)
A Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Annular Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,500 – $2,500[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Hindman[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$2,500[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]Oct 19, 2021[/restrict]
A Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Annular Clock
Late 19th/Early 20th Century
the continuous figural scene inscribed H.H.V.F.R.
Height 18 inches.