Planchon, a Paris, a rare and highly ornamental sector clock with retrograde display, the demi lune, gilt bronze case resting on hoof feet with foliate ornament, the case frame with acanthus border, sunflower form drop, and surmounted by bowknot tied floral sprays, Roman numeral white enamel dial, the center with polychrome enamel painting featuring figures on a shoreline, and with a single, elaborately fretted and engraved gilt hand, transiting the 180 degree dial once in twelve hours, then promptly returning to its starting point, 8 day, time and strike movement with retrograde function and lever platform — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Brand: Planchon
Price: 9500 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Planchon France auction

Price Record

Sale date October 21, 2017

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Maker Planchon
Type Shelf or Mantel
Country France
Price type auction
Date October 21, 2017
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

case dirty, gilding with some staining and minor losses, glass good, dial and hand very good, movement ticks and strikes, retrograde function working

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts