French Rosewood Bell Striking Mantel Clock

19th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

A fine French mantel clock, having a rosewood case, inlaid with brass stringing and reeded canted corners. It has a brass beaded bezel with a convex glass,moon hands and an enamel dial with slender Roman numeral. The 8 day hour and half hour bell striking movement has a silk suspension and is stamped by the maker, Vincenti of Paris and is stamped for the retailers Thomas Cox, and is numbered 1719.(France, c. 1840)

Dimensions

17.50cm high 22.00cm wide 12.00cm deep (6.89 inches high 8.66 inches wide 4.72 inches deep )

Current Condition

The case retails its original finish, the movement has been serviced in our own workshops and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA231229

Dealers Notes

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Description

A fine French mantel clock, having a rosewood case, inlaid with brass stringing and reeded canted corners.

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It has a brass beaded bezel with a convex glass,moon hands and an enamel dial with slender Roman numeral.

Worboys Antiques

The 8 day hour and half hour bell striking movement has a silk suspension and is stamped by the maker, Vincenti of Paris and is stamped for the retailers Thomas Cox, and is numbered 1719.(France, c. 1840)

fig 1. French Rosewood Bell Striking Mantel Clock

Dimensions

17.50cm high 22.00cm wide 12.00cm deep (6.89 inches high 8.66 inches wide 4.72 inches deep )

Current Condition

The case retails its original finish, the movement has been serviced in our own workshops and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.

Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA231229

About the Dealer

Worboys Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

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