Lot 1282* - A158 Furniture, Porcelain & Decoration - Thursday, 22. September 2011, 10.00 AM
CARTEL CLOCK,Louis XV style, the dial inscribed FRD BERTHOUD A PARIS (Ferdinand Berthoud, 1727-1807), Paris, late 19th century. Matte and polished gilt bronze. Enamel dial and 2 fine gilt hands. Paris escapement striking the 1/2 hours on bell. Pendulum viewing window. Some servicing required. Glass with defect. H 46 cm, W 25 cm.
Provenienz: Privatsammlung, Deutschland. Lit.: J.D. Augarde, Les ouvriers du temps, Genf 1995; S. 281f. (biogr. Angaben). J.C. Sabrier, La longitude en mer à l'heure de Louis Berthoud et Henri Motel, Genf 1993. H.L. Tardy, Dictionnaire des horlogers français, Paris; S. 49-53 (biogr. Angaben).
CHF 1 500 / 2 500 | (€ 1 550 / 2 580)
Sold for CHF 1 920 (including buyer’s premium)
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