Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1890s.
~ French - Circa 1890 ~
~~ Excellent condition, fully working ~~
It is stunning in its original ormolu (fine gilded bronze) which is bright and clean. The case is of classic Rococo design, waisted, keyhole shape with acanthus leaf shoulders, 'C' scroll feet standing on a serpentine base and surmounted by elaborate finial of a spray of flowers. Candelabra have branches of stylised flowing and twisted foliage, standing on round bases. The front, rear and sides of the the clock have velvet lined fretted sound panels.
The design is beautifully bold and heavily moulded in gilded brass, well chased and finished. It is modelled in the round and so would display very well on a table but is also narrow enough to sit on most mantles.
The Dial is beautifully chic, enamel on copper, it is complete with its original delicately fretted brass hands and convex glass. it is signed for the retailer Richard of Troyes.
The French movement is by Louis Boname and has the mark is on the movement backplate. It is in clean and fully working condition and is complete with an old replacement pendulum. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell, the video clip below shows the clock running and striking!
The finish of the set is excellent - bright and clean and no losses. There are a few very minor areas of wear or discoloration. The dial is in excellent condition with no chips or scratches, just a very faint mark near the nine o'clock. The original glass has some light scratches. We have replaced the red velvet with new. The set displays beautifully as you can see below.
Louis Boname of Seloncourt clockmakers mark on the movement backplate and the retailers mark on the dial.
Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
Dimensions of clock:
inches: Height 14 1/2", Width 10 3/4", Depth 6 1/2"
centimetres: Height 37 cm, Width 27.5 cm, Depth 16.5 cm
Dimensions of candelabra:
inches: Height 7 1/4", Width 8 1/2", Depth 4 1/2"
centimetres: Height 18.5 cm, Width 21 cm, Depth 11.5 cm
Shipping within UK £35
Shipping to USA / Europe £145 by air fully insured
World wide shipping - £195 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 1890s.
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Antique French Ormolu Rococo Boudoir Clock Set ~ Louis Boname
