French Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Cartel Clock 1770
Charles Masson
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35 ⨯ 22 ⨯ 9 cm
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- Over kunstwerkThis timepiece is signed; MASSON A PARIS, both on the dial as well as on the back.
Charles Masson, Maître since 1717 worked in the Rue G-l’Asnier from 1768 until 1783 and signed his work with; MASSON A PARIS.
A rack-striking clock with one bell. Clockwork runs app. 14 days.
The dial shows the hours in roman as well as arab symbols. The Roman digits represent the hours , the Arab digits indicate every five minutes. The hands are in openwork.
The round clockwork is housed in a diamond shaped case of ormolu bronze. The base is shaped like a hanging Acanthus. Volutes of Acanthus spread from there along the sides all the way to the top. - Over kunstenaarCharles Masson, Maïtre since 1717 was a renowned Parisian clockmaker. He is known to have worked in the Rue G-l’Asnier from 1786 until 1783. He signed his work with ‘MASSON A PARIS’. Amongst his work is one particular example of a French cartel clock, made of gilt bronze, in Louis XVI-style.
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