Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1870s.
~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~
A lovely antique French clock by Vincenti et Cie.
A large motif is mounted to the front with a cartouche enveloped by acanthus and to the top is an elaborate asymmetric finial.
The beautiful cream dial is porcelain enamel on copper with blue letters and finely cut brass hands. The bezel is fitted with convex glass. The rear door is fitted with frosted glass.
The French movement is of high quality and is by Vincenti et Cie. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock, please ask and we will send you a link or paste this into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCZpHKzKozQ
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 clockmaker's mark on the movement backplate
Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
Dimensions of clock:
inches: Height 15 1/2", Width 9 3/4", Depth 5"
centimetres: Height 39.5 cm, Width 24.5 cm, Depth 12.5 cm
Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1870s.
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Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock by Vincenti
