Small French Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay Mantel Clock

19th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

A good sized French mantel clock, made in The Louis VXI style for the British market dating to around 1860. It has a waisted case with applied brass decoration and brass and tortoiseshell inlaid panels and as a sign of quality includes the back door. The embossed brass dial has blue enamel numeral plaques and a matching bezel with a bevel edge glass. The clock has a centre window showing the sunburst pendulum which drives the 8 day movement that strikes the hours and halves on a bell. The movement was made by Vincenti of Paris.

The case is in excellent original good condition, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock working please email.

Physical Dimensions

Height

31cm (12.20")

Width

17cm (6.69")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA754272

Dealers Internal Reference

376142

Dealers Notes

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Description

A good sized French mantel clock, made in The Louis VXI style for the British market dating to around 1860.

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It has a waisted case with applied brass decoration and brass and tortoiseshell inlaid panels and as a sign of quality includes the back door.

Worboys Antiques

The embossed brass dial has blue enamel numeral plaques and a matching bezel with a bevel edge glass. The clock has a centre window showing the sunburst pendulum which drives the 8 day movement that strikes the hours and halves on a bell. The movement was made by Vincenti of Paris.

The case is in excellent original good condition, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock working please email.