Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1800s.
The case, depicting two "mediaeval" explorers discoursing over a map and a globe, is of finest quality ormolu (gilded bronze) with a central emblem of a helmet and banners, flanked by laurels surrounding the initials "H" to either side. The fine 8-day day movement has silk suspension and strikes hours and half-hours via the outside count wheel on a bell, whilst the original, signed, convex enamel dial and the blued steel "Breguet" moon hands are perfect.
A magnificent and most eye-catching clock which measures 16ins (38cms) wide.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1800s.
Fine antiques at sensible prices
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A STUNNING FRENCH ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK
