An 18th Century Swiss Large Painted Louis XVI Bracket Clock
An 18th Century Swiss Large Painted Louis XVI Bracket Clock
c.1780’s, Switzerland
A beautifully decorated Swiss Louis XVI ‘Vernis Martin’ Bracket Clock in a striking mustard paint with floral design. The waisted proportions are very beautiful, decorated with pierced foliate mounts in gilded bronze. A matching bracket with pierced foliate mounts, featuring a painted scene of an 18th century boy and dog.
Anonymous white-enamel dial with Roman hour and Arabic minute numerals.
The movement is signed with initials, and numered ‘GB/29″. The backplate is also numbered 29
Most likely from the Neuchâtel region and was very popular in those days.
Clock: H 87cm x W 40cm x D 18cm
Bracket: H 35cm x W 47cm x D 24cm
Total: H 122xm x W 47cm x D 24cm
Sold As Is. Wear commensurate with age and use. Additions or alterations made to the original.
