Religious Clock Cartel Wood Brass Bust Louis XIV Allegories End Of 17th Century

Religious clock* in painted wood enhanced with gilding, pediment decorated with two small fire pots, gilded brass dial decorated with the bust of Louis XIV, Roman numerals in enameled cartouches, below two female figures holding a floral garland, representing Allegories (Science on the right with the globe and the compass; Abundance on the left), from the late 17th century. This clock is in good general condition and is of high quality. It works but will need to be serviced. The striking rod and the hinge were changed later. We have its key. With its wooden cul-de-lamp console. Please note: a small fire pot is slightly leaning, some old wormholes, traces of restorations on the painted wood, some cracks on the wood of the console, wear and tear, look carefully at the photos. ________________________________ *From the middle of the 17th century, the pendulum appeared in France replacing the foliot mechanisms of clocks. The religious clock is one of the flagship models of the reign of the Sun King. The Louis XIV religious clock: the case of the religious clock, often rectangular, is surmounted by a pediment or an ogee and fire pots. It is framed by pilasters or columns. Its case can be in Boulle marquetry or in veneer wood and enhanced with gilded and chiseled bronzes. The dial, in brass or gilded bronze, occupies an important place on the facade. ATTENTION: FOR A DELIVERY QUOTE CONTACT US WITH CITY AND COUNTRY OF DESTINATION. BE CAREFUL: PLEASE CONTACT US FOR THE DELIVERY PRICE. Dimensions Dial diameter 56 cm Height 56 cm / console 20 cm Width 33 cm / console 38 cm Depth 16 cm / console 19 cm Reference: A10 289 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com