Jean-André Reiche - Allegory of Astronomy

Dimensions: height x width x depth: 37 x 31 x 10 cm

Description:
Beautiful mantel clock designed by the famous Parisian bronzier Jean Andre Reiche depicting astronomy.

The dial is surrounded by stars in the lower part. To the left of it we see a winged putto who seems to be floating and observing the stars through a large pair of binoculars. In his left hand he holds the star chart.

As the main figure we see Urania, the muse of astronomy known in Greek mythology. She is studying the celestial globe set up in front of her with an ornament. Behind her is a half-rolled up roll of paper, at her feet we see a small stack of books.

The movement is a French pendulum movement with a duration of one week. The pendulum is suspended on a thread, as was usual at the time. The rate is regulated by a small square above the 12 on the dial. The chiming movement strikes on the half and full hour.
The dial is signed: Lhoest á Paris

Condition:
Cleaned, overhauled and in perfect working order.
The celestial globe has been re-coloured.

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