Cercle Tournant

France, circa 1840
Height: 68 cm
Width: 40 cm
Depth: 26.5 cm
Remarkable “rotating circle” clock
Large 8-day movement with anchor escapement and balance wheel
Chime mechanism striking the hours and halfon a silver bell
The hour and minute rings are driven by a mechanical mechanism
The hour and minute rings are adorned with white enamel cartouches
The springs are wound from the front, using a long, specialized key
This “rotating circle” model is listed in Tardy’s reference works on French clockmaking
The clock is in perfect condition and features two patinated figures of children; the one on the left indicates the time with an arrow
The figure on the right is holding a rifle
A small dog is placed at the bottom right
In the center, a lion’s head serves as a fountain motif
The white marble base rests on four richly ornamented gilded bronze feet