The beveled glass dome boasts handcut stars, displaying the metalcast turning sun-god, earth globe, moon and zodiac signs and milled, lacquered date disc. The antique finish solid walnut case features a front and back door, metal applications, pearl decor, and brass columns. Not much information about Raingo Freres has survived. One of the masters of the Empire-style mantel clock was the French firm of Raingo Freres. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.
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Eight-day spring wound movement with Westminster chime on 4 polished bells. A circa-1860 Louis XV-style gilt bronze mantel clock by Raingo Freres sold for 2,200 plus the buyer’s premium in September 2016. In the course of one year, the earth passes all twelve zodiac signs, months and individual days which are indicated on the flat disc. This allows the reproduction of the different moon phases as they are visible from earth. Vintage 'Rumours' Brand Gold Tone Mini Clock-Battery Quartz Analog - Preowned eBay People who viewed this item also viewed Showing Slide 1 of 1 Vintage 'Rumours' Brand Gold Tone Mini Clock-Battery Quartz Analog - Preowned 25.00 + 4.70 shipping Vintage 'Milan' Brand Gold Tone Mini Clock-Battery Quartz Analog - Preowned 25.00 + 4.
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The moon, in turn, revolves around the earth in 29.5 days completing a full rotation around its axis. Reproduces the annual orbit of the earth around the sun, with the earth rotating on its own axis every twenty four hours.
Each clock is numbered, supplied with a mahogany finish presentation travel case and Certificate of Authenticity. The humpback case is fitted with bevelled edge glasses so that the exquisite detail of the mechanism is fully displayed. The time and passing seconds are indicated on a dial with silver-plated chapters and blue finished hands in the Breguet style. The movement is handmade from solid brass and with a gold-plated polished finish.
The winding system is powered by an energy cell in the base with a power reserve greater than 12 months. The clock also features a unique automatic Remontoire winding system that eliminates the need for a key. The symmetrical co-axial escapement is fitted with 4 ruby pallet stones, its unique action reduces friction and eliminates the need for oil. The large balance wheel is controlled by a nickel alloy spiral balance spring that beats 60 times per minute. The movement features a special version of his co-axial escapement, a world first and unique contribution to the story of precision mechanical clockmaking. The Meridian is a beautifully executed timepiece inspired by the work of Dr George Daniels CBE (1926-2011), considered by many to be the finest horologist the world has seen.
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