Louis XV Mantle Clock by Baptiste Baillon, 1755

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A Louis XV mantle clock, Baptiste Baillon, circa 1755, the fire gilt case with a reclining bronzed cherub seated on closed book looking at a parchment scroll. The case surmounted by a rampant cockerel standing on a severed human head. The white enamel dial with inner ring of Roman numerals and an outer ring of Arabic numerals in multiples of five for the minutes. Assymetrical winding holes, dial signed Baptiste Baillon. Eight day bell striking movement with twin going barrels, anchor escapement with altered silk suspension, 33 cm high, 30 cm wide, 13 cm deep. Other Notes: The Baillon family of clockmakers was prominent in Paris during the 18th century. This, clock is probably by Jean-Baptiste Baillon III, the most famous member of the family and a leading clockmaker in Paris. He was received as a master clockmaker in 1727. He made many clocks for the Royal Family and became Premier Valet de Chambre de la Reine before 1748 and Valet de Chambre Horloger Ordinaire de la Dauphine Marie, Antoinette in 1770. He set up a private factory in his home at Saint-Germain-en-Laye producing watches, clocks and gold boxes until 1765.

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Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
Anchor Escapement - An anchor escapement is a type of mechanical escapement used in clocks and watches. It is a refinement of the older verge escapement, which was used in early mechanical timekeeping devices. The anchor escapement is characterised by the use of an anchor-shaped pallet that rocks back and forth, alternately locking and releasing the escape wheel. This action allows the movement of the watch or clock to be regulated, producing the characteristic tick-tock sound that is associated with mechanical timekeeping devices. The anchor escapement is generally more accurate and reliable than the verge escapement, and it is still used in many modern clocks and watches today.
Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.

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