Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1900s.
by O. Ruffony (d. 1925)
~ French - Circa 1900 ~
~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~
A Stunning Antique French clock set by the Italian sculptor O. Ruffony entitled Les Favoris (The Favourites).
The lidded side vases are classical in style with swags of flowers and musical trophies and are mounted on matching marble bases. The set is beautifully made in patinated bronzed metal mounted on variegated specimen marble bases, it is in very good condition.
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O. Ruffony (d. 1925) was an Italian sculptor working around the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries. He is listed in the Artprice database.
The piece is signed with an impressed mark to the figure and a plaque is mounted on the front of the case with the artist and the title of the piece. The dial is enamel on copper with a delicate floral swag. The piece is modelled in the round and so would display beautifully in the centre of a room.
The French movement is by Fritz Marti and has the makers mark on the movement backplate. It is of the makers usual high quality and 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. Click the video clip below to hear the bell and watch the clock running!
Condition of the case is excellent with clean and bright finish and there are no losses. There is some wear on the high spots and a few minor areas of discolouration or marks to the original patination. One vase has a small stress crack near the edge of the top (see close up picture below) and some dents / holes in the liner (can't be seen with the lid on). Marble is in excellent condition with just some minor nibbles on the edges. It has a good polish. Dial is also in excellent condition with no chips or scratches. A stunning clock set, a centrepiece for your room and collection!
Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
Dimensions of clock:
inches: Height 12 1/2", Width 17 1/2", Depth 5 3/4"
centimetres: Height 32 cm, Width 44.5 cm, Depth 14.5 cm
Dimensions of vases:
inches: Height 12 1/4", Width 5 1/2", Depth 5"
centimetres: Height 31 cm, Width 14 cm, Depth 12.5 cm
UK shipping USA / Europe Rest of world
Shipping within UK £30
Shipping to USA / Europe £145 by air fully insured
World wide shipping - £195 by air fully insured
About us - All of our clocks are original antiques, we source most of our clocks in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK. We prefer to buy our clocks in original 'dirty' condition. We then clean the cases using a technique we have developed over many years. We employee two qualified clockmakers who overhaul the movements. Movements are thoroughly tested until we are satisfied that they will run trouble free.
Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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Les Favoris, Antique French Clock Set by O. Ruffony (D. 1925)