Geneva, Nov 05, 2023
LOT 277
REGNAULT, FRANCE, ''LOUIS XV'' WALL CARTEL CLOCK, HOUR AND HALF-HOUR REPEATING, GILT BRONZE
CHF 5,000 - 15,000
EUR 5,300 - 15,800 / USD 5,600 - 16,700 / HKD 43,300 - 130,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 2,500
A fine and rare, manual wind ,finely chased with asymmetrical rocailles, scrolls and clouds, two winged cherubs below the dial flanking and aperture for viewing the pendulum, surmounted by the figure of a young lady holding a colombe.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-6-8* |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Regnault, France
Model ''Louis XV'' wall Cartel clock
Year Mid-18th Century
Length 380
Caliber rectangular gilt brass with canted lower corners, large going barrel driving the going and striking, anchor escapement, spring suspension and bob pendulum, striking the hours on a bell and pull-wind quarter repeating.
Height 750
Signature Dial and movement