Pendulum for the Study of Astronomy, Empire period.

Very fine specimen in gilded bronze with mercury and sea green marble, representing Urania studying astronomy, aided by a compass, a celestial globe and maps.
Named in the national archives "The study of astronomy", this clock was the work of the bronzier Jean-André Reiche (1752-1817), attested by a drawing deposited by the Master in 1806 at the Imperial Library.
The link between astronomy and the measurement of time is perfectly represented, underlined by the stars applied around the dial and by the scene in bas-relief where a Cupid peers into the stars.

The enamelled dial is signed, "Lamy-Gouge à Paris", renowned watchmaker and registered partner of Jean-André Reiche and Claude Galle at the beginning of the 19th century.

This model of pendulum for the "study of astronomy" is all the more rare because the books, commonly placed on the ground to the left of Urania, are replaced by a flaming torchiere attached by a handle.
The only other model referenced with this particularity is in the J.Paul Getty museum and is signed by Claude Galle.

Superb state of conservation with a magnificent original gilding.

Perfect working condition, revised by an art watchmaker. Wire movement.

Empire period.

Attributed to Claude Galle or Jean-André Reiche

Dimensions:
Height 37cm
Width 31cm
Depth 10cm

Bibliography:
-Pierre Kjellberg, “Encyclopedia of the French clock”, p.396
-Elke Niehüser, “French Bronze Clocks”, p.91
-H. Ottomeyer, P. Proschel et al., “Vergoldete Bronzen”, Munich, 1986, Vol. I, p.375 5.15.5
-Tardy "Dictionary of watchmakers" page 130
-Francois Duesberg Museum page 104

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