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Louis XVI month-going mean and solar time mantel regulator with remontoire
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Louis XVI month-going mean and solar time mantel regulator with remontoire
3502610 Louis XVI month-going mean and solar time mantel regulator with remontoire, 1778 (ormolu & enamel) by Coteau, Joseph (1740-1801) & Robin, Robert (1741-99); 41x22.5x17.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU MONTH-GOING MEAN AND SOLAR TIME MANTEL REGULATOR WITH REMONTOIRE
THE CLOCKMAKER ROBERT ROBIN, PARIS, THE ENAMELLER JOSEPH COTEAU. THE DIAL DATED 1778
CASE: glazed panel to acanthus leaf and bead moulded top, laurel leaf and berry mouldings to glazed side panels and front and rear glazed doors, on block feet DIAL: white enamel, with outer concentric year calendar and outer zodiac ring painted in oval gilt-framed roundels interrupted by floral painted garlands, signed Robin/A PARIS, also Coteau ft... below VI, further signed to reverse Coteau/le l. Juillet 1778, pierced and engraved ormolu hands for hours and solar minutes, blued steel hands for mean time, calendar and centre seconds, the concealed dial plate with winding squares, inscribed Remontez A gauche/Celui de Droit and with lever inscribed faites passer le quantieme MOVEMENT: twin interconnecting going barrels driving re-wind system for weight-driven one minute remontoire mounted on the back plate, Graham-type dead beat escapement with fine beat adjustment to the crutch, pivoted knife edge suspension bracket secured to the rear of the case for nine rod gridiron pendulum, the pendulum bob inset with enamel plaque painted after Boucher with a young lady on a swing, signed on reverse Coteau...778, equation of time kidney and calendar work mounted to the front plate under the dial; two brass weights
16Ao in. (41 cm.) high; 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm.) wide; 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm.) deep); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23296550
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Acanthus Boucher Calendar Clock Enamelled Gilt Laurel Louis Xvi Mantel Clock Neoclassical Painted Pendulum Rococo Swing Time Timepiece Year Zodiac Zodiacal Mean Time Neo Classical The Swing
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of horological artistry from the 18th century. The Louis XVI month-going mean and solar time mantel regulator with remontoire, created by clockmaker Robert Robin and enameller Joseph Coteau in Paris, is a true testament to their exceptional craftsmanship. The exquisite ormolu case features intricate details such as acanthus leaf and laurel leaf motifs, while the glazed panels allow for a glimpse into the inner workings of this magnificent timepiece. The white enamel dial is adorned with gilt-framed roundels depicting zodiac signs and floral garlands, adding an elegant touch to its design. Signed by both Robin and Coteau, it bears the date 1778 as a testament to its historical significance. The movement of this regulator is equally impressive, with twin interconnecting going barrels driving a weight-driven one-minute remontoire system. A Graham-type dead beat escapement ensures precise timekeeping, while an enchanting nine-rod gridiron pendulum adds visual appeal. Notably, the pendulum bob is inset with an enamel plaque painted after Boucher's famous artwork depicting a young lady on a swing. Measuring approximately 41x22.5x17.5 cm, this extraordinary mantel regulator stands tall as a masterpiece of mechanical ingenuity and artistic expression from the French Enlightenment period. It serves as a reminder of the incredible skill possessed by these master craftsmen who dedicated themselves to creating objects that were not only functional but also aesthetically breathtaking.
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