Antique clock
Antique Empire style clock. The enamel dial is surrounded by beautifully crafted patinated bronze foliage. Rounded gilded bronze clock base. The enamel is signed "Ledure Bronzier à Paris, Hémon". France, XIX century.
Pierre-Victor Ledure (1783-1840) - bronzer. He was a student of the famous bronze master André-Antoine Ravrio (1759-1814), worked in Paris during the period of the Empire and the Restoration. Participated in the industrial exhibition in 1819, where he was awarded a silver medal, and in 1834 he already received a gold medal for a collection of watches in the style of the Renaissance. The works of Ledure are characterized by a harmonious composition and a high level of engraving. Ledure's work can be found in the Clock Museum in Spain, the Royal Pavilion in Great Britain, the British Embassy in Paris, as well as in private collections. Claude Hemon (1770-1820) - watchmaker. Mentioned as a student of Napoleon Lepine's watchmaker Jean-Antoan (1720-1814).
Antique clock
- Артикул
- 52_6654
- Available:
- Sold
- In section:
- specials, antique clock / clock sets, bronze mantel clock
Обозначение размеров:
- H – высота,
- W – ширина,
- D – глубина,
- d – диаметр
- Style:
- Empire
- Period:
- XIXth century
