18th Century Gilt Bronze Clock From Lepage In Versailles

Superb and elegant clock from Lepage to Versailles late 18th century in gilded bronze. It rests on 4 small turned bronze feet surmounted by a blackened wooden terrace decorated with chiseled bronze plaques. The clock resting on a base decorated with garlands and vine leaves with spandrels is decorated with military attributes. The Roman numeral dial rests on a fluted half column and is surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, the whole is topped with a garland potpourri. The wire movement is signed Bd Le Page à Versailles "the citizen Lepage, watchmaker in Versailles (department of Seine and Oise) presents to the National Convention a work of his discovery, which is a mechanical lever by means of which one can establish a immense driving power, simple and easy to execute. Honorable mention of the homage, inclusion in the bulletin, and referrals to the public instruction committee. "Document from the parliamentary archives during the session of 30 Fructidor Year II (September 16, 1794) https://www.persee.fr/doc/arcpa_0000-0000_1993_num_97_1_16118_t1_0218_0000_16 High quality work, and superb carving, overhauled movement in excellent condition.