Clock · Floor clock

Louis Philippe Regulator Clock

Partially verified

According to the seller, this Louis Philippe regulator floor clock dates to around 1830 and is constructed from rosewood and veneer. Housed in a tall case featuring a glazed upper trunk and hood section, it incorporates an anonymous movement fitted with a Graham escapement along with a steel and brass gridiron balance or pendulum. The white glass dial presents Roman numerals for the hours, an outer minute ring, and a subsidiary seconds indication below the 12 o'clock position. A driving weight and large metallic pendulum bob are clearly visible suspended in the case interior.

Louis Philippe regulator floor clock in rosewood and veneer case — Laurent Antiques / Proantic. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: www.proantic.com
Category: Clock · Floor clock
Maker / attribution: Not established
Reference: 1835478
Catalogue / lot identifier: Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date: around 1830
Country: France

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Construction

The item is described as a floor clock from the Louis Philippe period, attributed by the seller to around 1830. The case is constructed from rosewood and veneer.

The design features a tall wooden case with a full-length glazed front opening, which displays the interior components including the weight and pendulum. The lower section includes a plinth base with contrasting veneer panels.

Evidence for this section

“Imposingfloor clock from around 1830, made of rosewood and veneer”
“Tall wooden case with a full-length glazed front opening displaying the dial, weight, and pendulum assembly.”
“Lower plinth base featuring contrasting wood veneer panels.”

Dial and Timekeeping

The clock face consists of a circular white glass dial. It features black Roman numerals for the hours, a minutes track, and a subsidiary seconds dial located below the 12 o'clock position.

The time is displayed using Breguet-style open-tipped hands.

Evidence for this section

“Glass dial displaying hours, minutes, and seconds at12 o’clock.”
“Circular white glass dial with black Roman hour numerals, minutes track, and an upper subsidiary seconds dial.”
“Breguet-style open-tipped hands.”

Movement and Regulator Mechanics

The movement is identified as anonymous. It is fitted with a Graham escapement and a steel and brass grid balance wheel, with a gridiron pendulum rod suspending a curved, metallic lenticular bob.

The seller reports the clock is in working condition but states that it needs servicing.

Evidence for this section

“with ananonymous movement featuring a Graham escapement and a steel and brass grid balance wheel.”
“Gridiron pendulum rod supporting a curved, metallic lenticular pendulum bob.”
“In good working condition, needs servicing”

Open research questions

What are the specific dimensions of the clock?
Are there any maker's marks or stamps hidden on the movement plates?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Louis Philippe Regulator Clock
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Date of production	around 1830	“from around 1830”
Case materials	Rosewood and veneer	“made of rosewood and veneer”
Escapement	Graham escapement	“Graham escapement”
Movement maker	Anonymous	“with ananonymous movement”
Dial features	Glass dial displaying hours, minutes, and seconds at 12 o’clock	“Glass dial displaying hours, minutes, and seconds at12 o’clock.”

Visible details

Tall wooden case with a full-length glazed front opening displaying the dial, weight, and pendulum assembly.
Circular white glass dial with black Roman hour numerals, minutes track, and an upper subsidiary seconds dial.
Breguet-style open-tipped hands.
Gridiron pendulum rod supporting a curved, metallic lenticular pendulum bob.
Lower plinth base featuring contrasting wood veneer panels.

Research qualifications

Maker is anonymous and movement plates are not depicted.
Dealer reports the clock is in working condition but needs servicing.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Proantic: Louis Philippe Regulator Clock

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record a6f4539c69

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