Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse
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Louis XVI-era marble and gilded bronze clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit, after Delafosse

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1.900 €
18th century
Louis XVI
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    A white marble and gilded bronze clock with a matte and glossy mercury finish and a beautiful neoclassical “antique vase” design, resting on lion’s paws. It is adorned with hanging garlands, beading, pinecones, leaves, and bunches of grapes. A model from the early Louis XVI period, dating to the late 1770s or very early 1780s, based on designs by Jean-Charles Delafosse. It features the original string-wound movement, which strikes the hours and half-hours. The enameled dial bears the signature of Jean Nicolas Schmit.

    Jean-Nicolas Schmit is considered one of the most important Parisian clockmakers of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. After becoming a master watchmaker in August 1781, he established his workshop on Rue Béthisy in Paris in 1782, then moved to Rue Coquillère in 1783, and finally to Rue du Coq Saint-Honoré in 1789. He quickly gained a reputation among discerning collectors and was a supplier to the Dihl and Guerhard Manufactory for its porcelain clocks.

    A beautiful, elegant, and rare model, small in size, suitable for a bedroom or boudoir.

    The clock is in very good condition; it appears to be in working order, although starting it up will likely require on-site adjustment by a clockmaker. It comes complete with a pendulum and key. Beautiful gilding in both matte and glossy finishes.

    Height: 34 cm

    Ref: ZDVQBKBNMN

    Condition Very good
    Style Louis XVI (Table Clocks and Desk Clocks of Louis XVI Style)
    Period 18th century (Table Clocks and Desk Clocks 18th century)
    Country of origin France
    Artist Jean-Nicolas Schmit
    Height (cm) 34
    Materials Marble, Gilt bronze
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days
    Location 38000, Grenoble, France
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