An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium

Name: An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1061834
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Chalfont Clocks

Description

A very fine desk compendium, comprising an eight day timepiece, barometer and thermometer, in a gilded twin oval case, mounted on a rouge marble base with a rotating circular carrying loop. The reverse has a glazed back to the clock revealing an eight-day spring driven movement with a beautiful original lever escapement and a calibrated silvered thermometer behind the barometer. the pristine white enamel dials signed by the retailer 'BRIERE, RUE DU PORT, CHERBOURG'.

This case retains its original gilding and is in excellent original condition, this clock is extremely pleasing and should be viewed in person if possible. Of particular note is the sprung release catch holding the back of the clock closed, a lovely detail that elevates this compendium above the norm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

14cm (5.51")

Width

14cm (5.51")

Depth

6.5cm (2.56")

Declaration

Chalfont Clocks has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1061834

Dealers Internal Reference

164

Dealers Notes

All of our clocks come with a 2 year guarantee, all of our clocks are overhauled and sympathetically restored, all of our clocks are authentic and supplied in good original condition.

Description

A very fine desk compendium, comprising an eight day timepiece, barometer and thermometer, in a gilded twin oval case, mounted on a rouge marble base with a rotating circular carrying loop.

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The reverse has a glazed back to the clock revealing an eight-day spring driven movement with a beautiful original lever escapement and a calibrated silvered thermometer behind the barometer.

Chalfont Clocks

the pristine white enamel dials signed by the retailer 'BRIERE, RUE DU PORT, CHERBOURG'.

fig 1. An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium

This case retains its original gilding and is in excellent original condition, this clock is extremely pleasing and should be viewed in person if possible. Of particular note is the sprung release catch holding the back of the clock closed, a lovely detail that elevates this compendium above the norm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

14cm (5.51")

Width

14cm (5.51")

Depth

6.5cm (2.56")

Date of Manufacture

Chalfont Clocks has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1061834