N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Tortoiseshell Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.
The whole case then has a selection of shaped brass, ormolu mounts which set the case off beautifully. The stepped top then has a total of eight shaped brass finials as well as inset ormolu panels with beautiful designs. Finally the sides of the case have lovely glass panels with brass, ormolu frames so that the movement can be viewed. A truly unusual shaped case of absolutely fantastic quality.
The dial is then enamel and set out in black Arabic numerals as well as smaller Arabic numerals on the quarters setting out the minutes. The dial then has two beautiful, shaped, gilt fingers which set the dial off perfectly. Finally the dial is protected by a domed, bevelled glass set into a shaped brass bezel.
The movement is then wound from the front and accessed from the back. The movement is ticking away and chiming as it should and comes complete with pendulum and key. The clock strikes the number of hours on the hour as well as once on the half past via a gong.
It measures approximately:
13.25” / 33.5cm Tall.
7.75” / 19.75cm Wide.
4.5” / 11.5cm Deep.
N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Tortoiseshell Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.
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Beautiful Antique French Mantel Clock with Tortoise Shell Veneer and Ormolu
