Lot 1130* - A216 Works of Art & Decorative Arts - jeudi, 26. mars 2026, 13h30
LARGE PENDULE WITH HORN INLAYS ON PLINTH
Louis XV, Paris, ca. 1730/40. The dial is signed Deschamps à Paris and the movement is signed Et.ne Deschamps à Paris.
Curved wooden case with contre-boule marquetry in brass and polychrome-backed horn in the form of floral tendrils. Treize-pièces enamel dial with Roman hour markers and Arabic minute markers (hairline cracks and chips). Gilt bronze fittings in the form of rocaille, leaves, flowers, and scrolls. Movement converted to anchor escapement and half-hour striking on bell. Pendulum and key missing.
51 × 29 × 150 cm.
Restored. Movement needs to be checked. Losses and signs of use. Inlays partly replaced by fillings.
Provenance:
- German private collection, acquired at the above auction.
CHF 4 000 / 6 000 | (€ 4 120 / 6 190)
Vendu pour CHF 5 625 (frais inclus)