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A Louis XV mantle clock, Baptiste Baillon, circa 1755, the fire…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
25-Jun-2018
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Description:
A Louis XV mantle clock, Baptiste Baillon, circa 1755, the fire gilt case with a reclining bronzed cherub seated on closed book looking at a parchment scroll. The case surmounted by a rampant cockerel standing on a severed human head. The white enamel dial with inner ring of Roman numerals and an outer ring of Arabic numerals in multiples of five for the minutes. Assymetrical winding holes, dial signed Baptiste Baillon. Eight day bell striking movement with twin going barrels, anchor escapement with altered silk suspension, 33 cm high, 30 cm wide, 13 cm deep. Other Notes: The Baillon family of clockmakers was prominent in Paris during the 18th century. This, clock is probably by Jean-Baptiste Baillon III, the most famous member of the family and a leading clockmaker in Paris. He was received as a master clockmaker in 1727. He made many clocks for the Royal Family and became Premier Valet de Chambre de la Reine before 1748 and Valet de Chambre Horloger Ordinaire de la Dauphine Marie, Antoinette in 1770. He set up a private factory in his home at Saint-Germain-en-Laye producing watches, clocks and gold boxes until 1765.
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Category:
Horology (Clocks & watches): Clocks - Figural