c.1812 Rare English Patinated, Ormolu and Marble Mantle Clock
English /
Mantle /
Period French
Inv. #: E63
Maker: Semaine (Thomas Weeks), clockmaker.Richard Smith, springmakerMerfield, dial enameler.
Circa: 1812
Size: 18" high
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Case
The extremely well-cast and finished patinated bronze and ormolu case depicts a partially clad female, dressed in Grecian garb, on a daybed amongst flowing drapery and large pillows frolicking with four energetic putti. The patinated bronze bed is adorned with numerous decorative appliques that include four bold paw feet and stands on a verde antico marble base with bun feet.
Dial
The well-lettered white porcelain dial has gilt Roman numerals and minute marks, steel Breguet-style hands, a finely finished bezel and is signed 'Semaine'.
Movement
The large eight-day time and strike twin fusee movement has shaped plates, six turned pillars and the escapement planted on the backplate with a caliber style anchor and solid escape wheel. The pendulum has a steel suspension, a chamfered brass rod and a lenticular bob supported by the fast/slow grading nut.
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