This timepiece is signed; MASSON A PARIS, both on the dial as well as on the back.
Charles Masson, Maître since 1717 worked in the Rue G-l’Asnier from 1768 until 1783 and signed his work with; MASSON A PARIS.
A rack-striking clock with one bell. Clockwork runs app. 14 days.
The dial shows the hours in roman as well as arab symbols. The Roman digits represent the hours , the Arab digits indicate every five minutes. The hands are in openwork.
The round clockwork is housed in a diamond shaped case of ormolu bronze. The base is shaped like a hanging Acanthus. Volutes of Acanthus spread from there along the sides all the way to the top.
Charles Masson, Maïtre desde 1717 fue un reconocido relojero parisino. Se sabe que trabajó en la Rue G-l’Asnier desde 1786 hasta 1783. Firmó su trabajo con "MASSON A PARIS". Entre su trabajo se encuentra un ejemplo particular de un reloj de cartel francés, hecho de bronce dorado, al estilo Luis XVI.
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