19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1800-1820
According to the seller, this French horloge de parquet, or tall case clock, dates to circa 1800–1820 and originates from Provence. Built from solid walnut with pegged mortise-and-tenon construction, the case is divided into three sections featuring paneled sides and a chapeau de gendarme crown.
The wood case is adorned with hand carvings including a trio of fleur-de-lis on the lower base panel and a lyre with ribboned floral swags on the trunk door. The glazed arched hood houses a white dial with Roman numerals. The dealer notes that a 19th-century Morbier movement with rear escapement was fitted to the case and equipped with a replacement pendulum.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Tall case clock
- Origin
- Provence, France
- Strike
- Chimes on the hour and once on the half
- Carvings
- Fleur-de-lis, lyre, and ribboned floral swag
- Movement
- 19th-century Morbier movement with rear escapement
- Dimensions
- 102.5"H x 22"W x 16"D
- Place recorded
- France
- Case Construction
- Solid walnut in three parts
Design
- Visible features
- • Arched hood with a chapeau de gendarme crest and glazed side panels • Trunk door featuring an aperture for viewing the pendulum, framed by carved ribbon swags above and a lyre motif below • Lower pedestal case centered with a carved oval medallion enclosing three fleur-de-lis • Circular white dial displaying black Roman numerals beneath an ornate pierced crest
- Movement and Dial
- The clock features an arched hood with glazed panels protecting a white dial with Roman numerals. The movement is a 19th-century Morbier type with a rear escapement, which the seller states was added to the case. The setup includes a replacement pendulum. The clock is reported to be in working order, with chime functionality on the hour and half-hour.
- Construction and Form
- This tall case clock is constructed from solid walnut with pegged mortise-and-tenon joinery. The case is composed of three sections with paneled sides and a chapeau de gendarme crown. Exterior ornamentation includes hand-carved details, specifically a trio of fleur-de-lis on the lower base panel and a lyre with ribboned floral swags on the trunk door. The clock includes original brass hardware and exhibits minor restoration to the feet.
- Provenance and Condition
- The item is described as originating from Provence, France, with an estimated production period of circa 1800–1820. Condition disclosures include a hairline crack in the center glass pane of the hood. The wood surfaces feature a waxed patina.
Identification
- Reference
- Ref76210
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The 19th-century Morbier movement is not original to the case and was retrofitted
- Research required: Source notes a hairline crack on the center glass pane
- Research required: Fitted with a replacement pendulum
- Research required: Minor restoration noted on the feet