Louis XVI Style Pendule a Cercles Tournants

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This exquisite pendulum, crafted in the early years of the 19th Century, embodies the elegance typically found during Louis XVI's reign. The beautifully gilded bronze clock stands proudly on a white marble pedestal, boasting an innovative mechanism for displaying time. In a unique 'cercles tournants', the clock hands revolve around the neck of the ornate vase. This exceptional piece of horology was sold at "The Gilded Age Revisited: Property from a Distinguished American Collection" in February 2019, estimated to fetch between $4,000 and $6,000, ultimately selling for a substantial $5,625.