Louis Philippe Cathedral Clock, c.1840
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A French Louis Philippe period cathedral clock, c.1840, the gilt cast bronze case with applied and pierced details, the white enamel dial with stylised Eastern-Arabic numerals; eight-day, time and count-wheel strike movement with silk thread suspension, marked 'Medaille d'Bronze 176'. Height 41 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Prof. G. Dawson.
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- Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture. - Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
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