French Alabaster and Gilt Metal Mantle Clock

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is an exceptional Victorian French mantel clock with beautiful ormolu mounts in the form of two winged cherubs peering from the crest of the clock. There are doves holding swagged chain to the side mounts and pretty butterflies mounted centrally on a torch crossed with a quiver of arrows. There is a very minor chip to the porcelain dial, below the VI numeral, only really noticeable on close inspection. This is in splendid condition having been extensively restored by our clock restorer as shown in photograph 11 (clock and case dismantled for repair) 12 (movement restored and on test) and photo 13 (showing case restored ready for refitting of movement) The clock runs for 8 days striking a lovely tone on a bell on the hour and half hour. This is a really decorative piece and a lovely size measuring 38cm high, 28cm wide and 12cm deep.

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA298565

Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description

This is an exceptional Victorian French mantel clock with beautiful ormolu mounts in the form of two winged cherubs peering from the crest of the clock.

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There are doves holding swagged chain to the side mounts and pretty butterflies mounted centrally on a torch crossed with a quiver of arrows.

Rams Head Antiques

There is a very minor chip to the porcelain dial, below the VI numeral, only really noticeable on close inspection. This is in splendid condition having been extensively restored by our clock restorer as shown in photograph 11 (clock and case dismantled for repair) 12 (movement restored and on test) and photo 13 (showing case restored ready for refitting of movement) The clock runs for 8 days striking a lovely tone on a bell on the hour and half hour. This is a really decorative piece and a lovely size measuring 38cm high, 28cm wide and 12cm deep.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA298565

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