Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1890s.
~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~
A stunning original antique French clock set. It is of Empire design in crisp white Carrera marble and ormolu (finely gilded bronze). To the top is a beautifully modelled spread eagle with flaming finals to the sides. The clock is supported by two tapered columns with the ormolu pendulum swinging between.
The whole garniture embellished with stylised classical anthemion ormolu bronze mounts. The dial is porcelain enamel with floral swags with it's original blued steel Breguet hands and convex glass. The rear door is glazed with frosted glass.
The French movement is of high quality and is by A. D. Mougin. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Ormolu pendulum is orignal. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock, please ask for a link.
Condition of the case is excellent, the ormolu is in excellent clean and bright condition with some minor marks, discolouration or tarnish. The marble is also excellent with just some tiny nibbles to the edges and some slight discolouration.
A. D. Mougin clockmakers mark on the movement backplate
Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
Dimensions of clock:
inches: Height 15 1/2", Width 10", Depth 4 3/4"
centimetres: Height 39.5 cm, Width 25.5 cm, Depth 12 cm
Dimensions of candelabra:
inches: Height 16 3/4", Width 7", Depth 6"
centimetres: Height 42.5 cm, Width 18 cm, Depth 15 cm
Shipping within UK £30
Shipping to USA / Europe £150 by air fully insured
World wide shipping - £195 by air fully insured
Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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Antique French Empire Ormolu and Marble Portico Clock Set ~ Eagle
