Castle of Gropparello - Piacenza - Italy_part13

Dear friends, here is another fine gem from the Castle of Gropparello. This wall clock is positioned in the room before the music room. In excellent condition, is an absolute rarity.



A magnificent and rare Louis XVI wall clock

The round white dial, white enamel with Roman numerals and Arabic with gold inserts.



On the side of the dial, you can set the time, using a special instrument.





The case is assymetric decorated with floral designs and other decorations.



As you can see, this wall clock, on the dial the name of the manufacturer, Regnault Paris. The movement by Regnault, third quarter 18th century, Louis XVI period.



Pierre Antoine Regnault, maître horloger in 1754, and horloger de Sa Majesté Impériale l'Empereur François Ier d'Autriche (1768-1835).



In the next post, we will enter the music room to see probably ancient musical instruments from the same period.