Desk Clock by Guilmet in the Shape of a Mortar Gun

Name: Desk Clock by Guilmet in the Shape of a Mortar Gun
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA873879
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Chalfont Clocks

Description

A small desk or mantel clock in the form of a mortar gun, from the industrial series by André Romain Guilmet. Set upon a fine black marble base with gilt bronze edging. The mortar rests in a cradle with rotating axle. The dial is within a glazed ormolu bezel and is of white enamel with blued steel hands. The movement is of 8 day duration and regulated by a platform escapement. The dial is signed by the retailer H.M. Emmanuel, Portsea By Appointment to the Queen.

This clock is a rare survivor with its original gilding, silvering and ‘Gun metal bronze’ finish. This is achieved by silver plating on top of the cast brass and then patternating the silver to the dark colour of the main barrel and cap.

This clock can be found in the book, Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks, by Derek Roberts.

This clock comes with our two year guarantee

13cm H x 14cm W x14cm D

Physical Dimensions

Height

13cm (5.12")

Width

14cm (5.51")

Depth

14cm (5.51")

Declaration

Chalfont Clocks has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA873879

Dealers Notes

All of our clocks come with a 2 year guarantee, all of our clocks are overhauled and sympathetically restored, all of our clocks are authentic and supplied in good original condition.

Description

This clock is a rare survivor with its original gilding, silvering and ‘Gun metal bronze’ finish.

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This is achieved by silver plating on top of the cast brass and then patternating the silver to the dark colour of the main barrel and cap.

Chalfont Clocks

This clock can be found in the book, Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks, by Derek Roberts.

This clock comes with our two year guarantee

13cm H x 14cm W x14cm D

Physical Dimensions

Height

13cm (5.12")

Width