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LATE 18th CENTURY DIRECTOIRE TEMPLE CLOCK

$4,193.70
£3,115.63
€3,520
CA$5,814.76
A$6,253.28
CHF 3,343.64
MX$75,412.82
NOK 42,282.65
SEK 38,524.94
DKK 26,828.25

About the Item

This refined temple clock, crafted from white Carrara statuary marble and decorated with mercury-gilded bronze, features elegant bronze decorations featuring geometric and plant motifs, enriched with garlands of flowers and palmettes on the sides of the columns. The pendulum is adorned with a classic sunburst figure, while the opening dial displays the hours in Roman numerals and bears the inscription "Paris," testifying to its provenance from the clockmaker. The silk-thread-suspension mechanism features a striking mechanism that strikes the hours and half-hours. This is a clock of great taste and refinement, capable of furnishing any space with class. French Directoire manufacture, around the end of the 18th century. Dimensions: H x W x D 54 x 34.5 x 9.5cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.26 in (54 cm)Width: 13.59 in (34.5 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Directoire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Please note that export authorization from the Office of Fine Arts is required.
  • Seller Location:
    Firenze, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7189248090052

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