Bell Striking French Four Glass Clock (France, C. 1870)

19th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

French gilt brass four glass mantel clock dating to the mid 19th Century. It has a traditional two door case that has thick bevel edge glass all around, a two piece enamel dial with a cast bezel, with a visible Brocot escapement, and is signed by the maker, Barrard and Vignon of Paris. It has a compensating mercury filled pendulum. The 8 day movement strikes the hours and halves on a bell.

Current Condition

The gilt case is in good origianl condition. The front glass is perfect, both sides have corner chipping and the back door has base chipping, as in the photographs (Each glass panel can be replaced @ a cost of £90 per panel). If you would like to receive a video clip of this clock ticking and striking please email us.

Dimensions

17.00cm wide 30.00cm high 14.00cm deep (6.69 inches wide 11.81 inches high 5.51 inches deep)

Physical Dimensions

Height

30cm (11.81")

Width

17cm (6.69")

Depth

14cm (5.51")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA531769

Dealers Notes

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Description

fig 1. Bell Striking French Four Glass clock (France, c. 1870) — fig 1. Bell Striking French Four Glass Clock (France, C. 1870)

Current Condition

The gilt case is in good origianl condition.

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The front glass is perfect, both sides have corner chipping and the back door has base chipping, as in the photographs (Each glass panel can be replaced @ a cost of £90 per panel).

Worboys Antiques

If you would like to receive a video clip of this clock ticking and striking please email us.

Dimensions

17.00cm wide 30.00cm high 14.00cm deep (6.69 inches wide 11.81 inches high 5.51 inches deep)