1700s French Ormolu Louis XV Clock | Rockford Museum Collection

Name: 1700s French Ormolu Louis XV Clock | Rockford Museum Collection
SKU: Greenclock1
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$5,500.00

French Ormolu Louis XV Clock that was a part of the Rockford Museum Collection. It was made around 1760s. It features a white enamel dial inscribed with Roman numerals for hours and is signed “GILBERT À PARIS” (Gilbert at Paris). Elaborate gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts with symmetrical rocaille scrolls, acanthus leaves, and floral motifs.

SKU: Greenclock1 Categories: Clocks, Rare/Museum Quality, Vintage

Description

Description

French Ormolu Louis XV Clock that was a part of the Rockford Museum Collection. It was made around 1760s.

It features a white enamel dial inscribed with Roman numerals for hours and is signed “GILBERT À PARIS” (Gilbert at Paris). Elaborate gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts with symmetrical rocaille scrolls, acanthus leaves, and floral motifs.