18th Century French Ormolu Mantel Clock

Name: 18th Century French Ormolu Mantel Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA677556
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A beautiful quality late 18th century French MANTLE CLOCK in full working order.

The compact case features ormolu mounts to the white marble base with azure blue glass panels behind ormolu grillwork. The 8-day movement strikes hours and half-hours on a bell, with its good enamel dial and ornate ormolu hands. Signed to dial and movement. 13ins high; 7.25ins wide; 4.25 ins deep.

***Joseph Leonard ROQUE worked in Paris in the mid-late 18th century. He was made maitre-horolger in 1769 and later, Horologer du Roi. Many of his clocks can are found in various museums including the Musee de Louvre in Paris. he died circa 1790

Physical Dimensions

Height

33cm (12.99")

Width

18.5cm (7.28")

Depth

10.8cm (4.25")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA677556

Dealers Internal Reference

5004K

Dealers Notes

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Description

A beautiful quality late 18th century French MANTLE CLOCK in full working order.

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The compact case features ormolu mounts to the white marble base with azure blue glass panels behind ormolu grillwork.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

The 8-day movement strikes hours and half-hours on a bell, with its good enamel dial and ornate ormolu hands. Signed to dial and movement. 13ins high; 7.25ins wide; 4.25 ins deep.

fig 1. 18th CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK — fig 1. 18th Century French Ormolu Mantel Clock

Joseph Leonard ROQUE worked in Paris in the mid-late 18th century. He was made maitre-horolger in 1769 and later, Horologer du Roi. Many of his clocks can are found in various museums including the Musee de Louvre in Paris. he died circa 1790