Clock In Gilded Bronze From The 18th Century, Attributed To Osmond
Artist: Javelot Jacques
A finely chased and mercury-gilded bronze mantel clock. It rests on four splayed feet.
The base features a Greek key pattern alternating with rosettes and surmounted by a frieze of crossed ribbons.
The front has an opening revealing the pendulum. Each glazed side is decorated with a foliate satyr mask.
The clock is topped with a vase adorned with a drape of crossed ribbon and two rings.
The dial is white enamel with openwork chased and gilded hands.
The movement, with an 8-day power reserve, has a wire suspension and an anchor escapement. It strikes the hours and half-hours.
The various ornate parts (pillars, openwork count wheel, suspension bracket, etc.) attest to the high quality of the movement's craftsmanship.
Dial and movement are signed by the watchmaker Javelot, this is Jacques Javolot masterpiece 1767, installed on rue des Saints-Pères, 1772-1783.
Dimensions: Height 36 cm, Width 18 cm, Depth 12.5 cm.
Transitional period, circa 1770-1775.
The clock can be attributed to the bronze worker Robert Osmond based on the quality of the chasing and gilding, and on the compositional elements, notably the satyr mask and the vase with its finial, which we find on other clocks signed by Osmond (see page 177, figures 3.6.7, Volume I, Vergoldete bronzen, by H. Ottomeyer and P. Pröschel; see page 185 of the encyclopedia, L’Encyclopédie de la Pendule Française, by Pierre Kjelberg).
Condition report: The clock is in remarkable condition with its original thick mercury gilding. The movement is in good working order.
Shipping: For any quote request, please indicate the city and country of destination. Shipping is handled by UPS with insurance. We will ensure very secure packaging.
The base features a Greek key pattern alternating with rosettes and surmounted by a frieze of crossed ribbons.
The front has an opening revealing the pendulum. Each glazed side is decorated with a foliate satyr mask.
The clock is topped with a vase adorned with a drape of crossed ribbon and two rings.
The dial is white enamel with openwork chased and gilded hands.
The movement, with an 8-day power reserve, has a wire suspension and an anchor escapement. It strikes the hours and half-hours.
The various ornate parts (pillars, openwork count wheel, suspension bracket, etc.) attest to the high quality of the movement's craftsmanship.
Dial and movement are signed by the watchmaker Javelot, this is Jacques Javolot masterpiece 1767, installed on rue des Saints-Pères, 1772-1783.
Dimensions: Height 36 cm, Width 18 cm, Depth 12.5 cm.
Transitional period, circa 1770-1775.
The clock can be attributed to the bronze worker Robert Osmond based on the quality of the chasing and gilding, and on the compositional elements, notably the satyr mask and the vase with its finial, which we find on other clocks signed by Osmond (see page 177, figures 3.6.7, Volume I, Vergoldete bronzen, by H. Ottomeyer and P. Pröschel; see page 185 of the encyclopedia, L’Encyclopédie de la Pendule Française, by Pierre Kjelberg).
Condition report: The clock is in remarkable condition with its original thick mercury gilding. The movement is in good working order.
Shipping: For any quote request, please indicate the city and country of destination. Shipping is handled by UPS with insurance. We will ensure very secure packaging.
3 900 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition
Width: 18 cm
Height: 36 cm
Depth: 12,5 cm
Reference (ID): 1754007
Availability: In stock
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