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Port Z 23/Nov24 a French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantle Clock of a Mediaeval Knight in Armour on Horseback Holding a Sword, Riding to Battle.
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Port Z 23/Nov24 a French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantle Clock of a Mediaeval Knight in Armour on Horseback Holding a Sword, Riding to Battle.

19th century
Description

The original gilded case showing memorial trophies and motifs under the dial.

Roman dial, the twin drum movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell on the hours and half hours.

The dial and the movement is signed by the maker. “Louis-Constantin Detouche”.

Circa 1860.

Louis-Constantin Detouche ran the watchmaking business of his father, Georges Detouche. In 1830, he moved to 158-160 rue Saint-Martin and specialized in precision clocks, scientific instruments such as regulators , and jewelry. Having acquired land in Villemomble, he became mayor of this commune.He is buried in the old cemetery of Villemomble”.

Weight 6 kg.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA741229
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3FF 11
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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road

WE are open every Saturday between 9.30 - 3.30pm in Chelsea Galleries 67 Portobello Road London.

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Description
The original gilded case showing memorial trophies and motifs under the dial.
“
Roman dial, the twin drum movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell on the hours and half hours.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

The dial and the movement is signed by the maker. “Louis-Constantin Detouche”.

fig 1. Port Z 23/Nov24 A French Gilt Bronze figural Mantle Clock of a mediaeval Knight in armour on horseback holding a sword, riding to battle.
fig 1. Port Z 23/Nov24 a French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantle Clock of a Mediaeval Knight in Armour on Horseback Holding a Sword, Riding to Battle.

Circa 1860.

Louis-Constantin Detouche ran the watchmaking business of his father, Georges Detouche. In 1830, he moved to 158-160 rue Saint-Martin and specialized in precision clocks, scientific instruments such as regulators , and jewelry. Having acquired land in Villemomble, he became mayor of this commune.He is buried in the old cemetery of Villemomble”.

Weight 6 kg.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA741229
Dealers Internal Ref
3FF 11
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2020

We specialise in flintlock pistols, muskets, clocks & watches

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Archive I Port Z 23/Nov24 A French Gilt Bronze figural Mantle Clock of a mediaeval Knight in armour on horseback holding a sword, riding to battle.

Port Z 23/Nov24 a French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantle Clock of a Mediaeval Knight in Armour on Horseback Holding a Sword, Riding to Battle.

Archive II Port Z 23/Nov24 A French Gilt Bronze figural Mantle Clock of a mediaeval Knight in armour on horseback holding a sword, riding to battle. View II
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Archive V Port Z 23/Nov24 A French Gilt Bronze figural Mantle Clock of a mediaeval Knight in armour on horseback holding a sword, riding to battle. View V
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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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Port Z 23/Nov24 A French Gilt Bronze figural Mantle Clock of a mediaeval Knight in armour on horseback holding a sword, riding to battle.
Port Z 23/Nov24 A French Gilt Bronze figural Mantle Clock of a mediaeval Knight in armour on horseback holding a sword, riding to battle.
Ref: SA741229
Port Z 23/Nov24 A French Gilt Bronze figural Mantle Clock of a mediaeval Knight in armour on horseback holding a sword, riding to battle.
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