"Rare Clock With Special Escapement, Circa 1800 Period: Directoire-empire"
A rectangular marble base supports the skeletonized movement on 2 columns. The bronze elements are gilded. The white enamel dial ring is openwork, revealing the clock mechanism. The hours and minutes are indicated by Arabic numerals and gilded hands, while another hand displays the seconds. The movement is equipped with a pin escapement, with long steel arms; horizontal balance with spiral spring and a 14-day autonomy. The clock is in working order. Key included. A video can be sent on request. Sublime sophisticated work of a French watchmaker around 1800.