Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1890s.
~ Pheme, Greek Goddess of Fame ~
complete with original bracket
~ French - Circa 1890 ~
~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~
The shape is the classic rococo key hole shape with glazed door to the front allowing the pendulum to be seen swinging within. It is green Vernis Martin style lacquer work, exquisitely painted with floral swags. The Ormolu mounts (Doré Bronze or fine gilded brass / bronze) are finely modelled and crisply chased with a lovely clean and bright original gilding. To the top is a beautifully modelled figure of Pheme, the Greek Goddess of fame with her trumpet and laurel wreath.
The very large dial is ormolu, mounted with 12 individual enamel cartouches for the hours. It is fitted with the original hand cut and blued steel hands. Both the inside of the rear door and the base of the inside are also decorated with Vernis Martin work and there is a pencil signature on the underside of the base, this may be that of the artist.
The French movement is of the highest quality and is by A. D. Mougin. The clockmakers mark is on the backplate along with that of the retailer. It is the large square plated version of the Pendule de Paris movement and has the benefit of pin-pallet escapement and rack striking. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully serviced by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days on one wind and strikes the hours and halves on a large, sonorous bell. Click the video clip below to hear the bell and watch the clock running!
Condition of the case is excellent, The lacquer is in very good condition, there are a few very minor losses, slight scratches, knocks etc and a some small areas of touching in. There is a small hole on the outside of the rear door possibly where someone has fitted a knob at some time. The finish of the lacquer is very good, bright and clean with an slight antique crackelure to some areas. The Ormolu is bright and clean with no losses. Dial is also excellent with no chips or scratches. The front door lock is fully working with the original key.
A. D. Mougin clockmakers mark on the movement backplate along with the retailers mark
Complete with original pendulum, door key, bell and a suitable winding key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
Dimensions of clock (overall including bracket):
inches: Height 34", Width 11 1/2", Depth 6 1/2"
centimetres: Height 86.5 cm, Width 29 cm, Depth 16.5 cm
Shipping within UK £50
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 1890s.
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Superb Rococo Green Lacquer and Ormolu Bracket Clock
