French Provincial Mahogany Tall Case Clock (Régulateur)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Probably 18th Century
This French Provincial tall case clock, catalogued as a régulateur with a mahogany case probably dating to the 18th century, features an arched hood and a long panelled trunk door pierced by a circular aperture.
The enameled dial is inscribed 'Isnard / à Barême' and is set within a decorative brass surround. Measuring 94 inches in overall height, the clock includes two weights and a pendulum. Freeman's notes that the movement is rusted, non-functioning, and probably associated with the case, with replaced cornice elements and retouched dial numbers.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Tall case clock
- Provenance
- Collection of Nelson R. DeMille
- Included parts
- Two weights and pendulum
- Place recorded
- France
- Dial inscription
- Isnard / à Barême
- Movement condition
- Rusted and not functioning
- Overall dimensions
- Height 94 x width 17 3/8 x depth 10 1/2 inches
- Maker / attribution
- Isnard à Barême
- Case date attribution
- Probably 18th Century
Design
- Visible features
- • Tall standing wooden case with an arched hood and glazed dial door. • Long rectangular trunk door with a central circular glazed or open viewing aperture. • White enameled dial with radial Roman numerals set into a decorated brass surround. • Straight rectangular plinth base with fluted side pilasters.
- Dial and Inscription
- The clock features an enameled dial with radial Roman numerals set within a decorative brass surround. The dial is inscribed 'Isnard / à Barême'. Condition reports note that the brass surround has spots of oxidation, verdigris, scattered dents, and bends. The enamel dial exhibits warping and 'spidering,' and the numerals and inscription are noted as later retouched.
- Construction and Case Form
- This French provincial régulateur is constructed with an arched hood and a rectangular plinth base with fluted side pilasters. The case features a long panelled trunk door with a central circular aperture. The case exhibits age, construction cracks, and sun fading. There are scattered nicks, chips, abrasions, and losses reported, and the crown of the arched cornice on the hood has been replaced.
- Mechanism and Internal Status
- The clock includes two weights and a pendulum. The internal movement is reported to be in a non-functioning and rusted condition. The works are noted as probably being associated with the case rather than original.
Identification
- 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: Source notes that the works/movement are probably associated with the case.
- Research required: Crown of the arched cornice to the hood is catalogued as replaced.
- Research required: Dial exhibits spidering, warping, and later retouched numerals and inscription.
- Research required: Movement is reported to be rusted and non-functioning.