Antique French or France Shelf Skeleton Clock

Price Type: auction
Sold Date: 4/26/2003
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Catalog Description:

C.1795, French, Le Directoire Skeleton Clock, glass plate with 3 main wheels in the train and pinwheel escapement with single arm verge, in very good original condition. You will need a dome or case to keep the dust off, however a good 18th century clock is well worth such an effort. The great wheel has 5 Y shaped spokes, while the balance of this timepiece train employs 4 delicate spokes per wheel. The porcelain dial has delicate engine turned bezels both inside and out. The pendulum has a knife edge suspension. The single arm verge is fascinating to watch, and the French seem to be the only artisans to perfect this escapement. The glass plate which supports the train and the dial is mounted into two brackets which in turn are affixed to a black marble base. Height 17 inches

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