18th Century French Skeleton Clock

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Object description :

"18th Century French Skeleton Clock"

Directoire skeleton clock ( end 18th century )signed Gauchet et Fils at Livry. The dial in Roman numbers as 4 needles ( hours, days ,with corresponding greek symbols, Sun-Moon-Mars-Mercure-Jupiter-Venus-Saturne ) . Resting on 2 colums : at the top a guilt bronze basket, sphinges and garlands. On the front 2 Egyptien women and a crown. On the base , a freese and 4 adjustable feet. Underthe movment, a large drapingand a figure in the center, 2 sphinges, flowers and leaves. The glass front and back are convex and beveled. In good working condition and original mercury gilt. More pictures on request

Price: 6 800 €

Artist: Gauchet
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition

Width: 32
Height: 57
Depth: 11

Reference: 888205