MANTEL CLOCK "ZEPHIR ET FLORE"

MANTEL CLOCK "ZEPHIR ET FLORE",

Restoration, the dial signed GASTON YOLLY FILS A PARIS (Gaston Yolly, active ca. 1820/40), Paris ca. 1820/30.

Matte and polished gilt bronze. Enamel dial. 2 fine, pierced hands. Movement with anchor escapement, striking the 1/2-hour on bell. Dial, chipped.

48x17x56 cm.

Provenance:
- from a South German noble family.
- Auction Koller Zurich, 1 December 2003 (Lot No. 1253).
- from a Swiss private collection.

Ref.: H.L. Tardy, Dictionnaire des horlogers français, Paris 1974; p. 331 (biogr. information).