Antique French Neoclassical Ormolu Lyre Cartel Wall Clock

Name: Antique French Neoclassical Ormolu Lyre Cartel Wall Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1010888
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Dragon-Antiques.com

Description

~ French - Circa 1870 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A large and fine antique French cartel wall clock, beautifully modelled in the form of a lyre in ormolu (finely gilded bronze). The large dial as set in the centre of the instrument, wrapped with acanthus leave scrolls terminated with cockerel heads. The strings of the lyre are hung with swags and flanked with pedestal vases and surmounted with a shield surrounded by laurel leaves and bows.

Below the dial, the body of the lyre is hung with extending plumes of acanthus leaves tied with bows. The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with floral swags and beautifully cut and pieced gilt brass hands.

The French movement is of high quality and is by Vincenti. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is a replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock running, please ask and we will send you a link.

One notable feature of this clock is the cockerel or rooster heads forming the termination of the acanthus decoration. The origin of this emblem dates back to Ancient history but is believed to have been used most widely after the revolution in 1789. Symbolizing the National Emblem of France, the Gallic Rooster adorned French flags during that time. The significance of this symbol lies in its play on words, with "gallus" meaning both Gaul and rooster in Latin, making it a meaningful representation of the French people.

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration. The dial is also in excellent condition with no damage.

Vincenti et Cie clockmaker's mark on the movement back plate with the case makers

Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 25 1/2", Width 10 3/4", Depth 4 1/2"

centimetres: Height 64.5 cm, Width 27 cm, Depth 11.5 cm

Shipping within UK £30

Shipping to USA / Europe £150 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £225 by air fully insured

Physical Dimensions

Height

64.5cm (25.39")

Width

27cm (10.63")

Depth

11.5cm (4.53")

Declaration

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1010888

Dealers Internal Reference

RSC3073

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Description

~ French - Circa 1870 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

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A large and fine antique French cartel wall clock, beautifully modelled in the form of a lyre in ormolu (finely gilded bronze).

Dragon-Antiques.com

The large dial as set in the centre of the instrument, wrapped with acanthus leave scrolls terminated with cockerel heads. The strings of the lyre are hung with swags and flanked with pedestal vases and surmounted with a shield surrounded by laurel leaves and bows.

fig 1. Antique French Neoclassical Ormolu Lyre Cartel Wall Clock

Below the dial, the body of the lyre is hung with extending plumes of acanthus leaves tied with bows. The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with floral swags and beautifully cut and pieced gilt brass hands.

fig 2. Antique French Neoclassical Ormolu Lyre Cartel Wall Clock

The French movement is of high quality and is by Vincenti. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is a replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock running, please ask and we will send you a link.

fig 3. Antique French Neoclassical Ormolu Lyre Cartel Wall Clock

One notable feature of this clock is the cockerel or rooster heads forming the termination of the acanthus decoration. The origin of this emblem dates back to Ancient history but is believed to have been used most widely after the revolution in 1789. Symbolizing the National Emblem of France, the Gallic Rooster adorned French flags during that time. The significance of this symbol lies in its play on words, with "gallus" meaning both Gaul and rooster in Latin, making it a meaningful representation of the French people.

fig 4. Antique French Neoclassical Ormolu Lyre Cartel Wall Clock

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration. The dial is also in excellent condition with no damage.

Vincenti et Cie clockmaker's mark on the movement back plate with the case makers