Roman Soldiers Clock Sg Cronier Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Period 18th Century

Rare and shovel gilt bronze clock called "with Roman soldiers" depicting a seated soldier asleep, the other standing watching, equipped with their lance, the bronze base decorated with draperies The enameled dial is signed CRONIER A PARIS, original pierced hands, the original movement to be restored, pendulum, bell and key present, the hammer to be fixed, The bronze case in good condition, small lacks. Dimensions: height 40cm, length 48cm depth 18cm Bibio: Antoine CRONIER or CROSNIER (1732- c.1806) was received as master watchmaker on March 1, 1763 He was established rue Saint Honoré in Paris and very quickly met with significant success among the wealthy clientele of luxury clocks He will supply the great, his clocks being found in rich inventories (Maréchal De Choiseul Marquis d Amaranthe, etc.) Our rare model on the market has been sold for 5200 euros at Maître Osenat, for whom it illustrated the cover of the catalog for the sale of January 29, 2022 (lot no. 100). This clock is reproduced at Kjellberg with a variant sold at Maître Cornette de Saint Cyr. Work from the Louis XVI period, 18th century. Length 40cm, width 18cm, height 40cm.