p304

c.1820 French Mahogany and Ormolu Two-Column Inverted Swinging Clock.

Mantle / Period French

Inv. #: P304

Maker: Casemaker - Pigneret

 

Circa: 1820

Size: 23 in. high

Price on request

Case

The well-proportioned two column case has finely figured Mahogany veneer and finely cast ormolu mounts.

Dial

The well-cast ormolu dial has a thick floral border around the outside edge, an engine turned center, black Arabic numbers on white grounds for the hours and steel-cut Breguet-style hands.

Movement

The eight-day time and strike movement has an inverted crutch, is stamped PR622 and has countwheel striking on a bell.