French Louis XVI Style Parcel-gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

19th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

French Louis XVI style parcel-gilt bronze mantel clock .The bronze case has inset grey marble panels with applied gilt decoration depicting Christopher Columbus and treasure from the New World .It has an enamel dial with blue numerals , five minute markers and fancy pierced gilt hands. The eight day movement sounds the hours and halves on a gong and was made by Marti of Paris . The clock comes with keys and a set/running video if required.

Height 39 cm (15 1/4") Width 23.5 cm (9 1/4") Depth 12 cm (4 3/4")

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Physical Dimensions

Height

39cm (15.35")

Width

23.5cm (9.25")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA769768

Dealers Internal Reference

376213

Dealers Notes

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Description

French Louis XVI style parcel-gilt bronze mantel clock .

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The bronze case has inset grey marble panels with applied gilt decoration depicting Christopher Columbus and treasure from the New World.

Worboys Antiques

.It has an enamel dial with blue numerals , five minute markers and fancy pierced gilt hands. The eight day movement sounds the hours and halves on a gong and was made by Marti of Paris . The clock comes with keys and a set/running video if required.

fig 1. French Louis XVI Style Parcel-Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock — fig 1. French Louis XVI Style Parcel-gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Height 39 cm (15 1/4") Width 23.5 cm (9 1/4") Depth 12 cm (4 3/4")

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store. If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.