Skeleton Clock - Directoire Period Arch - Model By Jean-simon Deverberie

A Directoire period skeleton arch clock, 18th century. A fine example of the clocks from the collection of designs by Jean-Simon Deverberie (1764-1824), published around 1800. A bronze caster in Paris, Deverberie created famous designs such as Africa, America, and numerous clock models known as "Au Nègre" (The Negro). The black marble base features a central palmette frieze and rests on four gilt bronze feet. The annular skeleton dial is made of enamel with Roman numerals for the hours, a railway track, and Arabic numerals every 15 minutes. The hands are made of gilt and chased brass. Two children on either side hold a cornucopia. A garland of oak leaves and a bird's nest adorn the finial. A tree bearing fruit for two children is depicted above the dial. The gilding and chasing are of fine quality; note a repair to the bronze on the garland in the upper left corner, which has caused a slight change in the color of the gilding. Parisian round movement with striking mechanism on the half-hours, struck by a bell mounted on a hood. Wire suspension. Mechanism serviced. With key and pendulum. We are at your disposal for any inquiries; please contact us by phone (+33 6 01 49 14 24) or email (remarot@gmail.com). Bibliography: The drawings by Deverberie are currently held in the Prints Department of the National Library of France in Paris.