N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Chinoiserie Desk Clock Barometer to the 19th Century.
The top of the case has a wonderful, chinoiserie pagoda style silvered urn on a gilt base with both gilt handles and a gilt finial to the top. The case then has a gilt finial to each corner leading to the top moulding. The case is then square and gilt with “turned” style silvered columns to each corner. Finally the base of the case is comprised of the bottom moulding followed by four shaped, gilt feet.
The clocks dial is then silvered to match the silvered highlights of the case and is set out in roman numerals. The dial is then finished with two blued, “moon” shaped fingers and is covered by a bevelled glass held in place by a gilt, patterned bezel. The movement of the clock is then accessed via the door to the back of the case from where it can be wound and adjusted. The movement runs on a balance shaft and is ticking away nicely.
Below the clock is then the aneroid barometer which also has a silver dial and is set out in the different changing weather conditions. Like the clock it can also be accessed via a separate back door from which it can be adjusted. The barometer is then also covered by a bevelled glass set into a gilt, patterned bezel also has a centre wheel with finger so that the current position can be marked.
It measures approximately:
10.25” / 26cm Tall.
5.25” / 13.5cm Wide.
3.75” / 9.5cm Deep.
N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Chinoiserie Desk Clock Barometer to the 19th Century.
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Antique Gilt and Silvered Bronze Desk Clock and Thermometer Chinoiserie Style
