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French Great Wheel Skeleton Clock
$48,500
£37,093.99
€42,450.40
CA$69,028.81
A$74,738.09
CHF 39,734.80
MX$901,392.87
NOK 499,687.52
SEK 465,851.07
DKK 317,050.71
About the Item
This important glass-fronted French Empire great wheel skeleton clock has the remarkable ability to run with incredible accuracy for more than a week on a single winding. The large central wheel and the rare combination of the pin-wheel escapement and knife-edge suspension allow for a longer, more accurate running time than most clocks of the period. The clock is further distinguished by the inclusion of a concentric calendar dial and Roman numeral chapter ring set amidst a stunning floral halo of gilt bronze fretwork, all mounted on a bronze-wrapped marble base. In such fine, working condition, and with the inclusion of a period glass dome, this clock is exemplary of the finest French skeleton clocks of the 19th century.
Skeleton clocks are among the most exceptional and intriguing timepieces ever made, as they were designed to display as much of the working mechanism as possible. Playing an important role in the homes of the French aristocracy, these elaborate timepieces were designed with elegance in mind and served as the focal point for the homes of the elite. More than a timepiece, French skeleton clocks such as these are incredible objet d'art.
Circa 1810
18 1/2" high x 12" wide x 5" deep.
- Dimensions:Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1810
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 31-70651stDibs: LU891134691872
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