Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1750s.
~ French - Circa 1770 ~
~~ Excellent condition, very original fully overhauled ~~
Clocks of this age are very rare and this one has survived 240 years in remarkably original condition including probably the original key. It is classical in style, beautifully modelled in ormolu (fire gilded bronze) and decorated with a classical lions trophy. Below the lions mask the pendulum can be seen swinging within a window. This is not glazed and there is no evidence it ever has been. The shoulders of the clock are decorated with rams heads and flower finials and to the top is a large handled classical urn. This is a large and heavy wall clock and will required a substantial spike to hang from.
See page 128 of Tardy, Les Plus Belles Pendules Francaises for a similar design.
The stunning original dial is enamel on copper and is convex. Typically of clocks of this age the winding holes are made to suit the movement and hence are not level. It has it's original finely fretted gilt brass hands and beautiful hand blown convex glass complete with ripples, wobbles and air bubbles!
The French movement is of high quality and of course is beautifully hand made. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. It has an anchor escapement and silk suspension. 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, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration and there are no losses. The case is a little lopsided and appears to have been made this way. The dial is also in very good condition just some slight chipping next to the winding holes and also some slight scratching. The original glass is very good with the occasional light scratch. A superb early clock to add to your collection!
Complete with original pendulum, bell and probably the original key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
Dimensions of clock:
inches: Height 33 1/4", Width 16 1/2", Depth 5 1/2"
centimetres: Height 84.5 cm, Width 42 cm, Depth 14.5 cm
Shipping within UK £100
Shipping to USA / Europe £295 by air fully insured
World wide shipping - £495 by air fully insured
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Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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Early Rare Louis Xvi Period Antique French Bronze Ormolu Cartel Wall Clock
