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Decimal And Duodecimal Portico Pendulum From Revolutionary Era De Veyrin Paris Dated 1794

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"Decimal And Duodecimal Portico Pendulum From Revolutionary Era De Veyrin Paris Dated 1794"

Very rare and important revolutionary gantry pendulum. 1794 Year 2 of the Republic signed Veyrin Paris
Dial enamel, duodecimals and decimal signed under the six of the enamel maker Barbichon (who exercised at 11 rue Saint Séverin in Paris), and dated 1794.
Golden brass needles for hours and minutes, and arrow hand, making a dial turn in 24 hours for decimal hours.
The decimal division of hours lasted only very little time for practical reasons. It began on November 24, 1793 and was finally abolished on April 7, 1795. Barely 17 months, which explains the rarity of clocks and watches of this type.
Golden brass movement, with anchor exhaust, hour-and-a-half ringtone on stamp and balance with wire suspension.
Beautiful marble portico box, gilded bronzes and wedgwood cartridges.
perfect revised condition.
I remain available for any additional information or photos.