Object Description
St. Germain Very Elegant and Important French Louis Quinze Pendule, Circa 1750
The gilded bronze case signed St. Germain = Joseph de Saint Germain master in 1746.
The original dial and movement signed Stollewerck a Paris = Michel Stollewerck was master in 1750.
The brass back plate of the movement hand engraved with the name of the clock maker “Stollewerck a Paris”
A identical pendule is in the collection of the Louvre Museum in Paris
The original movement still with the original verge escapement which is very rare for this type of 18th century clocks.
In fully working order, striking on a bell every 30 minutes
.
Still with the original engraved fretwork gilded hands.
In wonderful original used condition, no missing pieces.
46cm high, 34cm wide, 21cm deep.
Provence:
Christie’s Paris 24 June 2009.
Price: £57,500.—