It was listed by Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock to the 1860s.
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.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock to the 1860s.
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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.
