Pendulum Style Lxvi Known As La Geoffrin, 19th Century

Louis XVI style clock known as the Geoffrin or the reading clock. White marble base supported by four turned feet in gilded bronze. The base is elongated with rounded ends. The projection in the central part has an applied gallery made of gilded bronze. This represents interlacing. Friezes of gilded bronze pearls also highlight the lines of the base. Above, on the right, is the case of the gilded bronze movement. It has scrolled foliage at the lower corners. The upper line of the case follows the curvature of the circular movement. The white enamel dial is signed Charpentier et cie in Paris rue Charlot 8. The bezel is decorated with a frieze of pearls. Next to the dial, a female figure in patinated bronze embodies the Study. Leaning on the movement, this woman dressed in antique style sitting on a small stool, also in antique style, holds a large open book that she seems to be reading. Period 19th century. Dimensions 55cmX16cm height 38cm The mechanism has been completely revised by a watchmaker. Guarantee