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Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
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Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
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Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire
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Rare clock gilded bronze " the shipwreck" around designed by J.A REICHE, period empire

By Gallery CLOCKS AND FINE ARTS
6.800 €
19th century
Empire Style, Consulat
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    The Shipwreck
    Very rare clock (designed by Jean André REICHE) around 1805/1810 in finely chiseled and matte and glossy gilded bronze with a mythological theme depicting the force of the wind and the dangers of the sea. A female figure, stranded on the rock where the boat has crashed, grabs her child by the hand to save him from drowning. The terrace evokes the foam of the sea.
    The bas-relief, in harmony with the theme, represents Neptune, God of the Sea, with his trident on his chariot drawn by two horses, Zephyr blowing the wind, and Triton, son of Neptune, playing the marine conch. An anchor recalling the sea and its dangers flanks each side of the bas-relief.
    The movement strikes the hours and half-hours, with an 8-day duration, suspension by wire, and a white enamel dial with "Breguet" hands.
    Dimensions: height 45 cm, width 44 cm, depth 14.5 cm.
    The movement is in very good working condition and is well-regulated.
    Condition report: Very good overall condition, the clock retains its original mercury gilding. Note: an accident on the right thumb of the female figure, not visible from the front.

    To our knowledge, only two examples are known to date: one is kept in the collection of the Royal Palace of Amsterdam (acquired between 1806 and 1810 by Louis Napoleon, King of Holland), another belonged to the Minister of the Navy under Napoleon I (Admiral-Duke Decrès).
    The presentation drawing is kept in New York, Cooper Hewitt Museum.
    "An Odyssey in Clocks" by Jean Dominique AUGARDE Volume 1
    **Page 222
    *Page 220

    Another clock (less rare) known under the title "The Nourishing Sea," presenting the same base with a different, more common bas-relief, is believed to have been inspired by the model "The Shipwreck."

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    Condition Very good
    Style Empire Style, Consulat (Table Clocks and Desk Clocks of Empire Style, Consulat Style)
    Period 19th century (Table Clocks and Desk Clocks 19th century)
    Country of origin France
    Width (cm) 44 cm
    Height (cm) 45 cm
    Depth (cm) 14,5 cm
    Materials Gilt bronze
    Internal reference 2302600
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
    Location 25000, BESANCON, France
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