18th Century French "Pendule D'officier"

Name: 18th Century French "Pendule D'officier"
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA353716
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A rare and original late 18th century French "PENDULE D'OFFICER" (literally an "Officer's Clock") in perfect working order.

Pre-dating and the forerunner of French carriage clocks, this good clock by Robert & Courvoisier, features a fine convex enamel dial with eccentric winding holes; superb ormolu hands and is housed in its traditional ormolu-mounted case with snake (eternity) handle and cast brass 'toupee' feet.

It has full Grande Sonnerie striking if required, on two bells, with repeat at will and separate alarm. It is in full working order ~ a rare and particularly fine 18th century French clock.

*Captain Louis-Benjamin Robert (1732-1781) and Louis Courvoisier (1758-1832) entered into a partnership together in 1781, which following the death of Robert, was continued by his widow Charlotte.

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA353716

Dealers Internal Reference

972/15

Dealers Notes

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Description

A rare and original late 18th century French "PENDULE D'OFFICER" (literally an "Officer's Clock") in perfect working order.

Pre-dating and the forerunner of French carriage clocks, this good clock by Robert & Courvoisier, features a fine convex enamel dial with eccentric winding holes; superb ormolu hands and is housed in its traditional ormolu-mounted case with snake (eternity) handle and cast brass 'toupee' feet.

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It has full Grande Sonnerie striking if required, on two bells, with repeat at will and separate alarm.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

It is in full working order ~ a rare and particularly fine 18th century French clock.

Captain Louis-Benjamin Robert (1732-1781) and Louis Courvoisier (1758-1832) entered into a partnership together in 1781, which following the death of Robert, was continued by his widow Charlotte.

Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA353716

Dealers Internal Ref

972/15

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