Early French Louis XIV Religieuse Clock, by Theodore De Mire, circa 1662
Hammer Price w/ BP
$8,400
| Lot #: 3 Early French Louis XIV Religieuse Clock, by Theodore De Mire, circa 1662 |
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Built within the first five years of Christian Huygens’ invention, simple and plain in appearance with the case veneered throughout with ebony, surmounted with a flat-surfaced curved pediment edged with a molding. The steel dial plate is covered in black velvet with a pewter chapter ring with lovely gilt, pierced, and engraved hands. The cast and engraved cartouche signed Theodore De Mire. A crown verge escapement movement, with silk thread suspension. |
| Ht. 14 3/4 in. W 10 1/2 in. D 5 1/2 in. |
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Provenance Georges Prin (Paris, 1885-1959) astronomical instrument manufacturer for Maison P. Gautier and later Lerebours et Secretan. Hotel Drout Sale: 3rd June 1987, Paris. William J.H. Andrewes, Sundial Architect & Horological Consultant, Rockford, Illinois. Jim Cipra, Horological Consultant, Long Beach, California. The collection of Dr. William Thomas, Naples, Florida |
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Condition In running condition. Apart from the velvet and the restored cycloidal cheeks, this early piece is exceedingly original and retains its original crown wheel. |
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Auction Date Mar 31, 2023 |
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