The recently discovered longitude timekeeper by Isaac Thuret, signed Thuret A Paris, 1675-1680. Summary The recent discovery of an extremely interesting clock signed Thuret A Paris reveals that this clockmaker was much more closely involved in the development of a clock to be used for finding longitudes at sea than has generally been assumed. Thuret, a Paris, a 17th century pendule religieuse, the ebonized hardwood case with molded base and cornice, the door with cast, gilt trim, and top finials and cast foliate ornament, with what appears to be a family crest at center, case sides with astragal ended apertures with sliding shutters removable from the top, deep blue velvet lined wood.
Jacques Thuret Paris Brass Desk Clock — Poor Johnny's
Early April 1662 Huygens is very much taken by the comment from his father that he would readily give ten to twekve Pistoles(II more for a clock made in Paris by Thuret(III than he would for his own 'Dutch' clock. He would very much like to know what the French do differently, so it could perhaps also be done like that in The Hague(8. Jacques-Augustin Thuret (1669-1739) was the son of the illustrious clockmaker Isaac Thuret (1630-1706), one of the men who introduced Christian Huygens' invention of the pendulum to France and who in 1675 made a watch with the first balance spring for Huygens, passing it off as his own invention (for which he later apologized to the inventor). The Thuret family of clockmakers established themselves as one of the outstanding craftsman-dynasties in 17th- and 18th-century Paris. Their clocks are signed "Thuret", and distinguishing which member of the Thuret family made a specific clock is sometimes an unrewarding effort. History Raised floral ormolu swag enveloping an enamel cartouche signed 'Thuret, Paris. Category Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks. Materials. Tortoise Shell. View Full Details. French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Thuret, Paris. H 13 in. W 7.5 in. D 4.5 in. Get Updated with New Arrivals.
Thuret Cartel and its Wall Consol, Louis XIV style Thuret à Paris
Thuret à Paris Estimate 15,000 - 25,000 CHF Log in to view results bidding is closed Description A VERY FINE AND RARE YELLOW GOLD OIGNON WATCH WITH FRENCH ROYAL CREST ON THE BOWCIRCA 1695 diameter 56 mm Raised floral ormolu swag enveloping an enamel cartouche signed 'Thuret, Paris', circa 1870. Thuret is listed in Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the world by Brian Loomes as working in Paris circa 1855-1900. The Thuret family had a long tradition of fine clockmakers working in the city of Paris dating back to 1669. Isaac Thuret (1669-1700. Thuret, Paris The caddy top surmounted by eight urn and flambe finials over long rectangular glazed side panels with heavy cast gilt frames, the glazed door with similar heavy cast frame, on a brass-bound plinth and foliate bud feet, the 8 inch skeletonised chapter ring with every minute hand engraved to the edge encompassing the Roman numerals and fancy half-hour markers with inner quarter. The recent discovery of an extremely interesting clock signed Thuret A Paris reveals that this clockmaker was much more closely involved in the development of a clock to be used for finding.
Mantel clock signed Thuret, Paris Gilt bronze Second Catawiki
Description A Louis XIV style ormolu-mounted, tortoiseshell and brass-inlaid cartel and its wall-bracket. The white enamelled dial signed "Thuret AParis" decorated in the center with a medallion illustrating Louis XIV in profile, the hat topped with a helmeted Minerva. More Information Dimensions Message from Seller: Thuret A Paris € 16.000. Additional information. W. Blakey à Paris 1750.
JACQUES THURET The Thuret family of clockmakers, originally from Puy-de-Dôme, established themselves as one of the outstanding craftsman-dynasties in 17th and 18th century Paris. The present clock is signed Jacques Thuret, almost certainly Jacques III Thuret (1669-1738), the son of the illustrious clockmaker Isaac II Thuret (1630-1706). The Thuret family of clockmakers established themselves as one of the outstanding craftsman-dynasties in 17th- and 18th-century Paris. Their clocks are signed "Thuret", and distinguishing which member of the Thuret family made a specific clock is sometimes an unrewarding effort.
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A verge oignon pocket watch, Thuret A Paris, early 18th Century, gilt cartouche dial with foliate strapwork centre, white enamel cartouches with Roman numerals, single hand, centre arbour winding, gilt fusee movement signed Thvret A Paris, divided tapering pillars, large diameter balance and foliate chased cock, metal case formerly overlaid, diameter 53mm. *Jacques Thuret (1669-1738) was an ordinary watchmaker to the king. On August the 22nd, 1694, he received permission to live in the Grand Gallery after the death of his father Issac Thuret (1630-1706), who had been a watchmaker in the household of King Louis the XIVth since 1684, watchmaker at the Paris Observatory and the Academy of Sciences.
