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Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1870s.
~ French - Circa 1870 ~
~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~
A very decorative and unusual antique French clock set, Chinese in influence.
To the top is a finial of mythical creatures. Candelabra are similarly styled with three lights on elaborately scrolling arms. The set is modelled in the round so could be displayed on a table but is also quite shallow in depth at only 5" and would therefore suit a narrow mantle shelve.
The dial is designed as part of the case, it is deeply moulded in gilt brass and is fitted with 12 individual enamel cartouche letters. It isn't deigned to have a glass bezel.
The French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is a 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, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration and there are no losses. The dial is also in excellent condition, no damage to the cartouches. Candelabra are slightly distorted and one arm has an old repair which is strong and not noticable. The set makes a stunning display as you can see below.
Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
Dimensions of clock:
inches: Height 15 3/4", Width 11 1/2", Depth 5"
centimetres: Height 40 cm, Width 29 cm, Depth 12.5 cm
Dimensions of candelabra:
inches: Height 12 1/2", Width 10", Depth 4 1/2"
centimetres: Height 32 cm, Width 25.5 cm, Depth 11.5 cm
Shipping within UK £35
Shipping to USA / Europe £95 by air fully insured
World wide shipping - £150 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 1870s.
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Antique French Gilt Brass Clock Set