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French Directoire Marble Pillar Mantel Clock

$8,578.06
£6,250
€7,434.96
CA$12,070.46
A$12,169.36
CHF 6,929.38
MX$147,923.68
NOK 81,798.02
SEK 81,563.20
DKK 55,575.43

About the Item

A Directoire Ormolu with black marble French pillar clock, three and a half inch enamel dial with Roman numerals signed ‘Viven Fils a Epernay’ with chased gilt bezel. Bell striking silk suspension eight day movement, the backplate with outside countwheel strike also signed Viven, with visible gilded starburst pendulum. The drum case surmounted by a figure of Napolean in front of a triumphal arch and flanked by a pair of Griffins above gilded and ornately turned pillars set on rectangular plinths resting on a black marble base, standing on four chased and engraved feet. circa 1795
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Directoire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ormolu
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1790-1799
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1795
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. very good condition, the clock movement has been completely stripped down and overhauled and is in full working order.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwich, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000012041stDibs: LU4037334868732

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