Lepine 18th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock

Name: Lepine 18th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA847365
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Description

A fine quality 18th century mantel clock by noted family of clockmakers Lepine. An elegant white marble arched base with feet and finials. A well cast case with bird amongst foliage and a torch. A large convex enamel dial with 5 minute outer markers and well made intricate gilt hands. A convex glass to the rear. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a bell. An outside striking count wheel and engraved 'Lepine' to the lower of the mechanism and enamel dial. Circa 1790.

Height 13 1/2" / 34 cms Width 10 1/2" / 27 cms Depth 5" /13 cms

The Lepine family of Clockmakers are well documented in Tardy's 'Horologers Francais' book and illustrated in Kjellberg's 'La Pendule Francais' book. They worked from 1710 and examples can be seen in museums and collections around the World. This example dates to circa 1790.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Limited you can expect a genuine antique mantle clock that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Physical Dimensions

Height

34cm (13.39")

Width

27cm (10.63")

Depth

13cm (5.12")

Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA847365

Description

fig 1. Lepine 18th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock

Height 13 1/2" / 34 cms Width 10 1/2" / 27 cms Depth 5" /13 cms

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The Lepine family of Clockmakers are well documented in Tardy's 'Horologers Francais' book and illustrated in Kjellberg's 'La Pendule Francais' book.

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

They worked from 1710 and examples can be seen in museums and collections around the World. This example dates to circa 1790.

fig 2. Lepine 18th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock

From Kembery Antique Clocks Limited you can expect a genuine antique mantle clock that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.