Table Clock Set
~ French - Circa 1885 ~
~~ Excellent condition ~~
A rare Gothic clock set, finely made of brass and selectively silvered to give a stunning effect.
CH. on the movement backplate. We think this is the mark of La Maison du C. Ch of Paris who specialised in fine interior decor. Above the dial is a coat of arms featuring 2 lions beside a shield. On top, two griffins stand a side a gothic tower. The clock has fretted front and rear panels featuring mythical creatures which are glazed with the original glass. This allows the specially made silvered pendulum to be seen swinging inside the case.
The clock set is modelled all around and so would look great on a table as a centrepiece of a room or on a mantle or side table. Its complete with its original ebonised and gold bases. The back door of the clock has been specially made for the clock, it is silvered and glazed with frosted glass.
The dial was specially made for this clock, it is enamel on copper and has a silvered centre with a copper plated backing and is complete with the original finely fretted copper plated brass hands.
French movement is unusually small and possibly especially designed for this clock. It is of the highest quality and has pin pallet escapement and rack striking. It has been fully overhauled by our clock maker, runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a coiled gong. It is complete with original silver plated Click the movie below to hear the gong and watch the clock running!
Condition of the case is good, and is in clean and bright condition. The silver plating has worn in several places. One griffin has an old repair to one wing. One arm of one candelabra has been re-attached and the decorative nut is missing. The dial has some slight chipping around the right hand winding hole and a faint hairline at the left hand winding hole. the bases have some wear to the raised edges. None of this detracts from a fine and rare clock set.
Complete with original pendulum and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
A rare and high quality gothic clock set!
Dimensions of clock:
inches Height 17 1/2", Width 7 1/4", Depth 17"
centimetres Height 44.5 cm, Width 18.5 cm, Depth 27 cm
Dimensions of candelabra:
inches Height 14 1/2", Width 9", Depth 5"
centimetres Height 37 cm, Width 23 cm, Depth 12.5 cm
International Shipping is no problem - fully insured
UK postage by courier will be £20
International shipping to USA will be £65 by Air with insurance.
Australia and Far East will be £85
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***** Sold ***** Antique Silvered Brass Gothic Table Clock Set
