Lot 198
  • 198

Cartel d'applique en bronze doré d'époque Louis XV, le cadran et le mouvement signés C.les BALTAZAR / A PARIS

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Haut. 55 cm, larg. 32 cm
  • Height 21 3/4 in; length 12 1/2 in
le cadran inscrit dans une caisse violonnée flanquée de deux chutes de branchages fleuris sommés d'un anneau de préhension en forme de ruban noué ; poinçonné au C courronné

Condition

Dial in good condition. Movement appears to be complete and looks as though it would run but may benefit from a clean, bell replaced and fitting adapted. Case has a modern back panel, some mounts possibly altered (some filled/spare holes). With pendulum.
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Catalogue Note

Charles Balthazard, horloger reçu maître en 1717

Le poiçon au C couronné fut utilisé sur tout article en bronze doré créé ou vendu entre mars 1745 et février 1749.