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pair of French 19th century Ormolu clock and barometer, signed by Colin, Paris

$32,500per set
£24,865.05per set
€28,437.06per set
CA$46,277.17per set
A$50,123.73per set
CHF 26,547.75per set
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About the Item

A handsome and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu clock and barometer, signed by William Colin, Paris. Each stunning clock and barometer are set within matching Ormolu bodies centered at the bottom by berried finials and large acanthus leaves. Above are lattice designed interior panels surrounded by beaded Ormolu bands and large swaging laurel garlands tied with side bows. The large and original signed enameled dials display all original markings while flanked to each side by laurel garlands leading to acorn finials. The clock displays the stamp of Vincent Cie, a distinguished 19th-century French clock making firm renowned for producing high-quality Paris movements used by many of the era’s finest bronziers and case makers. Above each dial is an Urn of Prosperity accented with swaging garlands and topped with the eternal flame. Exquisite and rich chasing throughout with all original gilding. William Colin was a mid-19th-century Parisian horologist and precision-instrument maker known for crafting finely enameled dials for clocks and aneroid barometers. Vincenti Cie was a distinguished 19th-century French clockmaking firm renowned for producing high-quality Paris movements used by many of the era’s finest bronziers and case makers.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ormolu
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 152121stDibs: LU949947569772

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