Rare Museum Quality Gilt Ormolu (Gold Plated Bronze) Mantel Clock by Achille Brocot C1880

Name: Rare Museum Quality Gilt Ormolu (Gold Plated Bronze) Mantel Clock by Achille Brocot C1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA243968
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Fowey River Antiques

Description

This is a truly outstanding mantel clock by the godfather of French clockmakers Achille Brocot.

The case is quite extraordinary with a very fine hand painted porcelain dial and porcelain panels depicting heathland birds, quail, snipe, butterflies and flowers, hand applied gilt detailing accentuates this even further - the attention to detail is quite breathtaking.

The case itself is gold plated on bronze and all case parts are stamped AB, the porcelain panels are all original and stamped with the same serial number as found on the case.

The gold plating is in superb condition with no wear through whatsoever.

It is extremely rare indeed to find a clock with the case as well as the movement made by this premier maker.

The condition is just superb and of museum quality.

As you would expect from Achille Brocot it has one of the finest French movements that you will find, it is fully marked with the A B in a star the trade mark of Achille Brocot, it is totally original and has just undergone a full and comprehensive restoration and overhaul by Alan Williams of Plymouth Clocks, a Fellow of the British Horological Institute, so is in tip top condition and should give trouble free service for many years to come.

It runs for over 8 days between winding and strikes on the hour and half hour on a gong.

This clock dates from about 1880 and has obviously been highly prized and looked after, the condition is a credit to its previous owners and is the best french clock we have seen for over 10 years.

This is an extremely rare composition from one of histories greatest clockmakers and will be the highlight of anyone's collection.

The clock movement comes with a full 12 month warranty.

If you would like for information and more detailed photographs especially of the movement please visit our website

www.foweyriver.com

or telephone Andrew and Lynn Wilson of Fowey River Antiques on 01726 813155 daytime and evenings 9am - 9pm including weekends.

email us direct

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Dimensions of clock: Height 13.25", Width is 9.5" Depth 5.5".

Delivery for this item to mainland England and Wales is free, for other locations please contact us for details.

Declaration

Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA243968

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is a truly outstanding mantel clock by the godfather of French clockmakers Achille Brocot.

The case is quite extraordinary with a very fine hand painted porcelain dial and porcelain panels depicting heathland birds, quail, snipe, butterflies and flowers, hand applied gilt detailing accentuates this even further - the attention to detail is quite breathtaking.

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The case itself is gold plated on bronze and all case parts are stamped AB, the porcelain panels are all original and stamped with the same serial number as found on the case.

Fowey River Antiques

fig 1. RARE MUSEUM QUALITY GILT ORMOLU (GOLD PLATED BRONZE) MANTEL CLOCK BY ACHILLE BROCOT C1880 — fig 1. Rare Museum Quality Gilt Ormolu (Gold Plated Bronze) Mantel Clock by Achille Brocot C1880

The gold plating is in superb condition with no wear through whatsoever.

It is extremely rare indeed to find a clock with the case as well as the movement made by this premier maker.

The condition is just superb and of museum quality.

fig 2. RARE MUSEUM QUALITY GILT ORMOLU (GOLD PLATED BRONZE) MANTEL CLOCK BY ACHILLE BROCOT C1880 — fig 2. Rare Museum Quality Gilt Ormolu (Gold Plated Bronze) Mantel Clock by Achille Brocot C1880

As you would expect from Achille Brocot it has one of the finest French movements that you will find, it is fully marked with the A B in a star the trade mark of Achille Brocot, it is totally original and has just undergone a full and comprehensive restoration and overhaul by Alan Williams of Plymouth Clocks, a Fellow of the British Horological Institute, so is in tip top condition and should give trouble free service for many years to come.

fig 3. RARE MUSEUM QUALITY GILT ORMOLU (GOLD PLATED BRONZE) MANTEL CLOCK BY ACHILLE BROCOT C1880 — fig 3. Rare Museum Quality Gilt Ormolu (Gold Plated Bronze) Mantel Clock by Achille Brocot C1880

It runs for over 8 days between winding and strikes on the hour and half hour on a gong.

This clock dates from about 1880 and has obviously been highly prized and looked after, the condition is a credit to its previous owners and is the best french clock we have seen for over 10 years.