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Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1890s.
~ French - Circa 1890 ~
~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~
A large and stunning original antique French clock set. It is beautifully made in gilt brass in the Baroque style. It features an armorial bearing to the front with a shield and wings, flanked by mythical creatures. Above the dial is a goddess mask and a large ornate urn. The clock stands on paw feet. Candelabra are conforming in style with elaborate arms modelled as scrolling foliage. Flame snuffers sit in the middle nozzle as a finial when not in use.
The French movement is of high quality and is by A. D. Mougin, the makers mark is on the movement backplate. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is an old replacement. 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, beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration and there are no losses. The dial is also in excellent condition with no damage to the cartouches. Candelabra are slightly distorted and there is an old repair to one arm which is hardly noticeable. The set makes a stunning display as you can see below.
A. D. Mougin clockmakers 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 21", Width 14 1/4", Depth 5 3/4"
centimetres: Height 53 cm, Width 36 cm, Depth 14.5 cm
Dimensions of candelabra: (overall with snuffers in)
inches: Height 23 3/4", Width 8", Depth 8"
centimetres: Height 60.5 cm, Width 20 cm, Depth 20 cm
Shipping within UK £40
Shipping to USA / Europe £195 by air fully insured
World wide shipping - £345 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 employ 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 1890s.
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Antique Clock Set ~ by A. D. Mougin ~ French - Circa 1890 ~