Directoire skeleton clock ( end 18th century )signed Gauchet et Fils at
Livry. The dial in Roman numbers as 4 needles ( hours, days ,with
corresponding greek symbols, Sun-Moon-Mars-Mercure-Jupiter-Venus-Saturne ) .
Resting on 2 colums : at the top a guilt bronze basket, sphinges and
garlands. On the front 2 Egyptien women and a crown. On the base , a freese
and 4 adjustable feet. Underthe movment, a large drapingand a figure in the
center, 2 sphinges, flowers and leaves. The glass front and back are convex
and beveled. In good working condition and original mercury gilt . More
pictures on request H : 18,5 inches ( 57 cm ) L : 12 inches ( 32 cm ) D : 4,5 inches ( 11 cm ) See details
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