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Bausse French Barrel-top Portico clock, circa 1804-1825

This is an interesting and somewhat elusive French portico style clock with a barrel top. The dial is signed "Bausse au Méridien" and "Boulevard D'Antin". The maker would seem to be Pierre Guillaume Bausse who was likely located on the at the (Prime) Meridian in Paris. The time period would be about 1804-1825. The clock has a large brass movement with count-wheel strike on a bell. It has a simple anchor (recoil) escapement and a knife-edge pendulum suspension. The pendulum is uncompensated. It has been pointed out that French clocks from this period typically have temperature compensating "grid iron" pendulums, which this clock lacks, opening the possibility that the pendulum may not be original, or the clock may simply be atypical, intended for a different market, or from a different period.

This has been a most interesting clock to research. Many thanks to all the NAWCC members who assisted. The clock is in good running condition and just came in for routine service, but hardly a routine clock!



Not for sale
(returned to owner after service)

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