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Geneva, Mar 29, 2009

LOT 258

Louis XVI Wall Regulator French, the case by Balthazar Lieutaud. Made circa 1780. Very fine and rare, small, 8 day-going, parquetry veneered wall regulator with center-seconds and deadbeat escapement.

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

USD 17,000 - 26,000 / EUR 13,000 - 20,000

C. Flat-sided with lenticular base, the heavy oak carcass veneered with tulipwood and with inlaid stringing, hinged door with lock and glazed lenticle for viewing the pendulum bob, square hood with circular gilt brass bezel, stepped top surmounted by a swagged gilt bronze urn finial. D. White enamel, convex, radial Roman numerals, outer seconds track and outermost large Arabic fivesecond numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Rectangular, gilt brass tapered plates, four pillars, 4-wheel train, deadbeat escapement, pendulum with steel rod and large brass bob with rating nut, weight and counterweight on Huygen?s endless rope via two brass pulleys. Case punched ??TAUD. Dim. 152 x 32 x 16 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

This clock is of small size and the case is made by one of the great French cabinet makers of the 18th century, Balthazar Lieutaud, who made cases for Ferdinand Bethoud. The wheelwork is of the highest quality with each wheel kept as thin as possible so as to reduce the friction in the train and escapement to a minimum.