Bolvillier of Paris, Early Rococo Carriage Clock

Name: Bolvillier of Paris, Early Rococo Carriage Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1073210
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Description

A high quality early example of a French carriage clock by noted maker Bolvillier of Paris. An enamel dial with fine 'moon' blued steel hands and signed beneath. A well cast case rococo style case with floral decorations and caryatid female figures to the side columns and handle. An 8-day duration mechanism with 1/2 hour and hour bell striking. Winding shutters to the rear door and signed to the mechanism backplate 'Bolvillier a Paris' and numbered W611. The original escapement. Circa 1840.

Height 6" / 15 cms (handle down) Width 4 1/2" / 11 cms Depth 4" / 10 cms

An identical example is illustrated in Derek Roberts 'Carriage and Other Travelling Clocks' book on page 101. Another 2 fine examples are shown in the book by Bolvillier of Paris.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique carriage clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Free UK tracked and insured delivery, overseas please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

15cm (5.91")

Width

11cm (4.33")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1073210

Description

A high quality early example of a French carriage clock by noted maker Bolvillier of Paris. An enamel dial with fine 'moon' blued steel hands and signed beneath.

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A well cast case rococo style case with floral decorations and caryatid female figures to the side columns and handle.

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

An 8-day duration mechanism with 1/2 hour and hour bell striking. Winding shutters to the rear door and signed to the mechanism backplate 'Bolvillier a Paris' and numbered W611. The original escapement. Circa 1840.

fig 1. Bolvillier of Paris, Early Rococo Carriage Clock

Height 6" / 15 cms (handle down) Width 4 1/2" / 11 cms Depth 4" / 10 cms

An identical example is illustrated in Derek Roberts 'Carriage and Other Travelling Clocks' book on page 101. Another 2 fine examples are shown in the book by Bolvillier of Paris.

fig 2. Bolvillier of Paris, Early Rococo Carriage Clock

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique carriage clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Free UK tracked and insured delivery, overseas please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Ref P2