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December 23, 1909
The Mena Weekly Star
Mena, Polk County, Arkansas
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Restoration of Marie Antoinette's musical clock at Versailles, which plays 18th-century airs she enjoyed, after years of silence. Initiated by Comte de Beauchamp and restored by M. Leroy.
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Marie Antoinette's Clock.
Among the clocks at Versailles is one of great interest historically, as it belonged to the hapless consort of Louis XVI. It is a musical clock. For many years it has been out of order, but on the initiative of Comte de Beauchamp it has been restored by M. Leroy, a descendant of the constructor of the timepiece.
M. Dujardin Beaumetz, under secretary of the University of Fine Arts, and M. de Nolhac, curator of the museum have had the satisfaction of hearing the clock after so many years of silence produce the popular airs of the end of the eighteenth century, with fragments of Gluck and Rameau, which delighted in her days of happiness Marie Antoinette. In a few days the clock will be replaced in one of the apartments of the unfortunate queen.
Among the clocks at Versailles is one of great interest historically, as it belonged to the hapless consort of Louis XVI. It is a musical clock. For many years it has been out of order, but on the initiative of Comte de Beauchamp it has been restored by M. Leroy, a descendant of the constructor of the timepiece.
M. Dujardin Beaumetz, under secretary of the University of Fine Arts, and M. de Nolhac, curator of the museum have had the satisfaction of hearing the clock after so many years of silence produce the popular airs of the end of the eighteenth century, with fragments of Gluck and Rameau, which delighted in her days of happiness Marie Antoinette. In a few days the clock will be replaced in one of the apartments of the unfortunate queen.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Recovery
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Marie Antoinette Clock
Versailles Restoration
Musical Clock
18th Century Airs
Gluck
Rameau
What entities or persons were involved?
Marie Antoinette
Louis Xvi
Comte De Beauchamp
M. Leroy
M. Dujardin Beaumetz
M. De Nolhac
Where did it happen?
Versailles
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Key Persons
Marie Antoinette
Louis Xvi
Comte De Beauchamp
M. Leroy
M. Dujardin Beaumetz
M. De Nolhac
Location
Versailles
Story Details
A musical clock belonging to Marie Antoinette at Versailles, out of order for years, has been restored by M. Leroy on the initiative of Comte de Beauchamp. M. Dujardin Beaumetz and M. de Nolhac heard it play 18th-century airs including fragments of Gluck and Rameau that delighted the queen. It will soon be replaced in her apartment.