c.1765 French Ormolu Mantle Clock Sold

c.1765 French Ormolu Mantle Clock

Mantle / Period French

Inv. #: P132

Maker: PICART A REIMS

Circa: 1765

Size: 12 in.

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Case

The shaped Rococo-style curvilinear case is adorned in sweeping floral elements that include c-scrolls, rocaille and shells, has engraved frets to the sides, glazed panels front and back and is surmounted by two doves representing love.

Dial

The well-lettered white porcelain dial has Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic numbers for the five-minute marks, is signed by the maker, 'Picart A Reims', has well cut and finished ormolu hands and a wonderful glazed ormolu hinged bezel.

Movement

The eight-day time and strike flat bottom movement has a silk-thread suspension, is stamped '2639' and has countwheel striking on a bell.
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