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France, grand sonnerie striking desk or table clock, the engraved and gilt case in the style of early 17th century German work, French eight day time and strike carriage clock movement, striking and repeating on gongs, with lever platform escapement, white enamel Arabic numeral dial with blue enamel center, steel hands, back of case marked "Planchon au Palais Royal", sonnerie/ silence controlled by lever under case, c1910 -
Planchon, a Paris, turtle mystery clock of small size, the molded hexagonal, gilt bronze base with decorative engraving resting on recumbent lion form feet, supporting a pewter basin with Roman numeral chapter engraved around rim, the turtle floating in the basin and indicating the time, given motion by a magnet driven by the 8 day timepiece movement with lever platform, concealed in the base. Case bears the initials E. M., probably for Etienne Maxant, manufacturer of high quality bronze clocks, often copying earlier styles, c1890 -
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 -
France, a gilt and patinated bronze figural mantel clock, the case in red patina, and with gilt, foliate ornament, the top with green patinated rustic landscape and gilt figures, the male figure seated on a stump, and with sketch pad or canvas, the female standing at his shoulder and admiring the work, Roman numeral white dial signed "Planchon a Paris", blued steel hands, 8 day pendule de Paris movement with silk thread suspension, signed "Pons" -
C.1850, Planchon, Paris, 8-day time/strike French Empire style mantel clock, in generally good original condition. -
C.1890, French, L. Planchon, French tabernacle clock, 8-day.