Leroy Paris Directoire Skeleton Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
19th century
This Directoire period skeleton clock is constructed in chased gilt bronze and measures approximately 39 cm in height and 11 cm in diameter. The movement is signed LeRoy Paris, running for one week and striking on the hour and half-hour.
The dial features a white enamel center with Roman numerals, Arabic five-minute markings, and two winding apertures, enclosed by a blue enamel border and an openwork chased gilt bronze ring. The piece is surmounted by a spread-winged eagle above floral swags, and an eagle motif adorns the pendulum within a columned open framework.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Skeleton mantel clock
- Height
- 39cm
- Period
- 19th century
- Diameter
- 11cm
- Material
- chased gilt bronze
- Place recorded
- France
- Striking Train
- chimes every hour and a half
- Maker Signature
- LeRoy Paris
- Maker / attribution
- LeRoy Paris
Design
- Visible features
- • Surmounted by a spread-winged gilt bronze eagle crest above floral swags. • The dial features a white enamel center signed 'Le Roy à Paris', twin winding apertures, and an outer dark blue enamel border with gold accents. • A decorative circular pendulum bob shows an eagle relief suspended inside a multi-columned gilt framework. • Prominent hairline cracking and minor enamel damages are visible on the white central dial.
- Identity and Attribution
- The object is described in dealer documentation as a 19th-century skeleton clock categorized under the style heading 'Louis 16th, Directory' and described as a 'Directoire period skeleton clock in chased gilt bronze'. The movement is cataloged as signed 'LeRoy Paris'. Recorded dimensions indicate an approximate height of 39 cm and a diameter of 11 cm. The listing attributes the piece broadly without providing an individual maker biography or distinguishing which of the historical Parisian Le Roy clockmaking workshops produced it.
- Framework and Dial Composition
- Visual observation indicates that the clock is surmounted by a spread-winged gilt bronze eagle crest set above floral swags. Below, a multi-columned gilt framework encloses a suspended circular pendulum bob featuring an eagle motif in relief. The dial displays a white enamel center signed 'Le Roy à Paris', fitted with two winding apertures, and bordered by a dark blue enamel ring with decorative accents. The listing describes it as a 'White enamel dial (minor restorations to be expected, see photos) with decorated outline.'
- Movement Function and Condition
- According to the dealer, the movement runs for 'one week and chimes every hour and a half'. It is cataloged in 'En l'etat' condition with the note: 'Starts, expect small cleaning.' These notes represent dealer statements rather than independent mechanical verification. Visible physical condition shows prominent hairline cracking and minor enamel damages on the white central dial. The dealer explicitly alerts prospective buyers that minor restorations are to be expected.
Identification
- Reference
- 1767054
- 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 seller notes minor dial restorations are needed and visible hairline cracks exist on the enamel.
- Research required: Movement condition is reported as en l'état; it starts but is noted to require cleaning.