France | POMPOUS PENDULE WITH MUSICAL CLOCK ON CONSOLE

POMPOUS PENDULE WITH MUSICAL CLOCK ON CONSOLE.

France.
Date: 18th c.
Technique: Veneer in Furnier in boulle technique, tortoise shell and brass ornamentally inserted. Gilt bronze applications. Enamel cartouches.
Description: Richly arched form. The case is glazed in the front and at the sides sound outlets with
fine grid. Richly decorated with Rocaille swings and mascarons. As finial figurine of the
Victoria. At the lower glazed front, at the height of the musical clock, Mercury with
various attributes. The dial with Roman hour cartouches and outer ring with Arabic
minutes, above the VI day specification. Large rectangular verge movement with five
columns, fusee and chain for movement and striking work. Horizontal hammer for half-hour
chime on bright bell and strike on a deeper-sounding bell. Additional repeater movement on
two additional bells. Silent lever next to the X of the dial. The musical clock with ten
bells and twelve different tunes. Hourly release of the musical clock. Manual
tune-switching by means of a lever on the left verso.
Measurement: Height ca. 140cm.
Enclosed: Pendulum & winder.