Bronze Clock, signed G.Philippe Palais Royal – 1870

This gilded bronze clock features a delicately chiseled bronze dial decorated with enamel roman numerals at the hours and graduated arabic numerals at the minutes. The movement is signed on its plate by the watchmaker “g.philippe at 66 and 67 palais royal” appearing in the tardy, a veritable bible of the profession. This meticulously crafted piece is topped with a cup containing the eternal flame. The sides feature lion's muzzle carrying rings. The movement cylinder is supported by acanthus leaf consoles. The whole rests on a stepped base of rectangular section. This bronze clock echoes the know-how and mastery of 19th century craftsmanship in terms of clocks, pendulums and watches. ******** period: 1870 excellent condition complete movement, supplied with key. May require servicing*. *verification and revision on simple request with invoice and guarantee. Dimensions: width: 27 cm depth: 15 cm height: 45 cm.

Ref. : 5UQ46X28