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A Rare One Year Duration French Gilt Brass Four-glass Mantel Timepiece, Circa 1880.
FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks
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A Rare One Year Duration French Gilt Brass Four-glass Mantel Timepiece, Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

A superior quality, rare French gilt brass four-glass mantel timepiece, of one year duration dating to the late 19th century.

The fully restored high quality substantial circular four pillar movement, fitted with large diameter spring barrel and greatwheel to the backplate driving via cocked pinion the four wheel train, set between the plates regulated by visible Brocot escapement mounted within the dial. Ellicott type gilded compensated pendulum. An extremely fine, rare movement, being of one year duration (the clock runs for 13 months).

The two-piece white enamel dial with visible escapement to the recessed centre within Roman numeral chapter ring with regulation square at twelve o''clock, with blued steel moon hands and moulded gilt brass bezel. The dial is in excellent original condition.

The substantial frosted gilt brass case with caddy-moulded top and cavetto cornice above heavy bevel glazed panels and caddy moulded uprights to angles, on conforming cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating bracket feet to the curved angles. The bevelled glass and case are in excellent condition.

The proportions of this clock are very good and it is an excellent size for displaying on a mantelpiece or side table.

A mantel clock of this type is rare having the one year duration.

All of our clock movements are restored by our horologist who is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute (FBHI), having 50 years of full time professional engagement in the repair & restoration of clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the recipient of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers Bronze Medal.

All of our clocks have been sympathetically restored and have been expertly vetted for originality and good working order.

All clocks purchased from us are guaranteed for two years.

Please contact us for further details and delivery information.

For overseas customers a fully insured shipment can be organised direct to your door for most locations in the world, please contact us for a shipping price.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this French Four Glass Clock to the 1880s.

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SA1190896
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Year/26
Description
A superior quality, rare French gilt brass four-glass mantel timepiece, of one year duration dating to the late 19th century.

The fully restored high quality substantial circular four pillar movement, fitted with large diameter spring barrel and greatwheel to the backplate driving via cocked pinion the four wheel train, set between the plates regulated by visible Brocot escapement mounted within the dial. Ellicott type gilded compensated pendulum. An extremely fine, rare movement, being of one year duration (the clock runs for 13 months).

fig 1. A nineteenth-century French four-glass mantel clock with a gilt brass case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, exposed Brocot escapement, and visible pendulum.
fig 1. A Rare One Year Duration French Gilt Brass Four-glass Mantel Timepiece, Circa 1880.

The two-piece white enamel dial with visible escapement to the recessed centre within Roman numeral chapter ring with regulation square at twelve o''clock, with blued steel moon hands and moulded gilt brass bezel. The dial is in excellent original condition.

fig 2. A nineteenth-century French four-glass mantel clock with a gilt brass case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, exposed Brocot escapement, and visible pendulum.
fig 2. A Rare One Year Duration French Gilt Brass Four-glass Mantel Timepiece, Circa 1880.

The substantial frosted gilt brass case with caddy-moulded top and cavetto cornice above heavy bevel glazed panels and caddy moulded uprights to angles, on conforming cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating bracket feet to the curved angles. The bevelled glass and case are in excellent condition.

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The proportions of this clock are very good and it is an excellent size for displaying on a mantelpiece or side table.
FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks
fig 3. A nineteenth-century French four-glass mantel clock with a gilt brass case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, exposed Brocot escapement, and visible pendulum.
fig 3. A Rare One Year Duration French Gilt Brass Four-glass Mantel Timepiece, Circa 1880.

A mantel clock of this type is rare having the one year duration.

All of our clock movements are restored by our horologist who is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute (FBHI), having 50 years of full time professional engagement in the repair & restoration of clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the recipient of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers Bronze Medal.

fig 4. A nineteenth-century French four-glass mantel clock with a gilt brass case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, exposed Brocot escapement, and visible pendulum.
fig 4. A Rare One Year Duration French Gilt Brass Four-glass Mantel Timepiece, Circa 1880.

All of our clocks have been sympathetically restored and have been expertly vetted for originality and good working order.

All clocks purchased from us are guaranteed for two years.

Please contact us for further details and delivery information.

For overseas customers a fully insured shipment can be organised direct to your door for most locations in the world, please contact us for a shipping price.

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this French Four Glass Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1190896
Dealers Internal Ref
Year/26
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Archive I A nineteenth-century French four-glass mantel clock with a gilt brass case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, exposed Brocot escapement, and visible pendulum.

A Rare One Year Duration French Gilt Brass Four-glass Mantel Timepiece, Circa 1880.

Archive II A nineteenth-century French four-glass mantel clock with a gilt brass case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, exposed Brocot escapement, and visible pendulum. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century French four-glass mantel clock with a gilt brass case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, exposed Brocot escapement, and visible pendulum. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century French four-glass mantel clock with a gilt brass case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, exposed Brocot escapement, and visible pendulum. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century French four-glass mantel clock with a gilt brass case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, exposed Brocot escapement, and visible pendulum. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century French four-glass mantel clock with a gilt brass case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, exposed Brocot escapement, and visible pendulum. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century French four-glass mantel clock with a gilt brass case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, exposed Brocot escapement, and visible pendulum. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century French four-glass mantel clock with a gilt brass case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, exposed Brocot escapement, and visible pendulum. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century French four-glass mantel clock with a gilt brass case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, exposed Brocot escapement, and visible pendulum. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century French four-glass mantel clock with a gilt brass case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, exposed Brocot escapement, and visible pendulum. View X
Archive XI A nineteenth-century French four-glass mantel clock with a gilt brass case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, exposed Brocot escapement, and visible pendulum. View XI
Archive XII A nineteenth-century French four-glass mantel clock with a gilt brass case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, exposed Brocot escapement, and visible pendulum. View XII
Archive XIII A nineteenth-century French four-glass mantel clock with a gilt brass case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, exposed Brocot escapement, and visible pendulum. View XIII
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Telephone 07899 751 446 or 01709 589 736
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Highthorn Road
Kilnhurst
South Yorkshire
S64 5TX
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century French four-glass mantel clock with a gilt brass case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, exposed Brocot escapement, and visible pendulum.
A Rare One Year Duration French Gilt Brass Four-glass Mantel Timepiece, Circa 1880.
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A nineteenth-century French four-glass mantel clock with a gilt brass case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, exposed Brocot escapement, and visible pendulum.
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FAQs

A French four-glass clock is a nineteenth-century table or mantel timepiece featuring a rectangular metal frame fitted with four bevelled glass panels that allow a full view of the internal mechanical movement and pendulum.

These clocks typically feature heavy gilt brass or champleve enamel frames, thick bevelled glass panes, enamel dials with Roman numerals, and temperature-compensated pendulums.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples often display maker stamps or serial numbers on the back plate of the movement, feature fine bevelled glass rather than flat window glass, and incorporate a visible Brocot escapement on the dial face.

Position the clock prominently on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble console table, or executive desk where light can pass through the glass panels to highlight the exposed brass gearwork.

Dust the glass panels and brass frame gently with a dry microfibre cloth, avoid applying harsh metal polishes that can strip original gilding, and ensure the movement is serviced by a professional horologist every five to seven years.
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