£ 770
$ 938 | € 872
A lovely quality miniature 18th century French cartel wall clock by famous French clockmakers Baillon of Rouen and Paris. A well cast bronze gilt case of rococo design. A convex enamel dial with 5 minute outer markers. An opening brass bezel surround with convex glass. A fine quality verge watch mechanism with a pierced back-cock signed 'Baillon a Paris' of 1 day duration. Circa 1780.
The Baillon family of watch and clockmakers started in Rouen in the 1600's and moved to Paris in 1704. Some exquisite illustrations of pocket watches are shown in Tardy's 'Horologers Francais' book. Some examples of this type are in 18th century miniature cartel wall clocks.
Height 8" / 20 cms Width 4" / 10 cms Depth 2" / 5 cms.From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique wall clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Please contact us for a personal delivery quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild