English Month Running Tall Case Clock by Simon De Charmes
This is an exceptional clock with an unusual combination of attractive features reflecting the experience and design talents of an important early 18th century London maker. Simon De Charmes was a French Huguenot working in London from 1691 to 1730. This clock is done in the classic London style of 1720. Talll elegant proportions in rare burl walnut with delicate and complex pierced blind fretwork in the hood arches and side panels. What distinguishes it from other London clocks is the addition of Dutch style bird and floral marquetry and tastefully understated gold trim moldings in the French manner. The marriage of these design elements from the 3 most important clock making countries of the era, make this a distinctive, beautiful and historically significant horological treasure. De Charmes fitted this case with a two bell Dutch striking movement running 30 days on a winding.	Click for more pictures
This is an opportunity to own an aesthetically and technically important clock in a unique style that will give great satisfaction to the owner and a valuable appreciating asset to the family heirs or any museum lucky enough to benefit from its acquisition. 110" high, c. 1710 for $44,500.
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