Exceptional historic mantel clock. François Viger.

Exceptional historic mantel clock. François Viger.Circa 1770.count wheel striking mechanism, thread suspension; the movement is marked . Manufacturer’s stamp on the movement: 894.Viger Pariscount wheel striking mechanism, thread suspension; the movement is marked . Manufacturer’s stamp on the movement: 894.Gilded bronze. 30.5 x 12.5 x 32.0 cm. 8.1 kg.High-quality mantel clock by the French clockmaker François Viger (master since 1744) in a gilt-bronze sculpture depicting an allegorical scene featuring a putto and a small bird, with a book lying at its feet. The enamel dial features a minute track, Roman numerals, and gilded hands, and is additionally marked ..Viger ParisHigh-quality mantel clock by the French clockmaker François Viger (master since 1744) in a gilt-bronze sculpture depicting an allegorical scene featuring a putto and a small bird, with a book lying at its feet. The enamel dial features a minute track, Roman numerals, and gilded hands, and is additionally marked ..Found to be in working order during a brief test. The enamel dial is slightly yellowed with partial losses and restorations; the bell may have been replaced. Signs of wear on the winding mechanisms consistent with the watch’s age; the gold plating shows minimal signs of aging.Enclosed is an auction catalog from 1974 detailing the sale of a very similar clock by the same manufacturer. François Viger preferred to collaborate with particularly skilled artists who designed his watch cases, such as Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain, Antoine Foullet, and Jean-Baptiste Osmond. Shipping upon request.*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

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