Black Chinoiserie Lyre Clock

Rare 19th century French Louis XV style black Chinoiserie lyre clock with raised Chinoiserie designs.

 

Fitted with a French 8 day pendulum movement marked 'Medaille D'or Paris GLT BTe SCDC' for Andre Roman Guilmet.

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To the top of the case there are embossed circular mounts and a bronze finial.
 

The clock sits on 3 adjustable bronze feet which facilitate balancing.The cream porcelain dial with black arabic numerals.

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The clock is in good condition keeping excellent time, showing minor wear to the case consistent with age.

 

André Romain Guilmet (1827-1892?)
The French watchmaker André Romain Guilmet was born 1827 in La Ferté-Gaucher, France. He founded the watch manufactory Guilmet & Cie in Paris with the trademark ‘Brévété GLT SGCG’. Guilmet became well-known in 1867, when he patented his so-called 'mystery clock’.

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Stock No. WG00023

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