Jean-Baptiste PINSON (born 1735) - Lot 144

Jean-Baptiste PINSON (born 1735) Portico clock in white and black marble with rich ormolu decoration of pearl friezes, pine cones, flowers, leafy falls, music and military trophies and lictor beams. The uprights are centered on medallions decorated with antique Wedgwood porcelain offerings and terminate in leonine feet. The white enameled dial with three Arabic numeral hour and minute hands is signed "Pinson" in Paris. Wire-suspension movement topped by an eagle with Jupiter Lightning on a column. The sundial balance wheel. Wide projecting base resting on six feet. Directoire period. Height Height : 58 cm Width : 40 cm Depth : 11 cm One pearl frieze missing at the bottom and very rare deformations, key missing and bell replaced. Bibliography: TARDY "Dictionnaire des horlogers français", page 523.