Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1880s.
~ French - Circa 1880 ~
~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~
It is in the Baroque style and features a fretted panel to the front. allowing the pendulum to be seen swinging within the case. Above the dial is a Baroque broken arch with a winged mythical creature and above this is an urn with a large, flamboyant, flame finial. Candelabra have matching original flame finial snuffers and five branches with large acanthus sconces and drip pans. This is a stunning, very large clock set with a superb original gild.
The dial is also gilt brass with 12 individual enamel cartouches and blued steel hands.
The French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is a replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. Follw the link below to see a video of the clock running!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--FSYYI7Hw0
Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration and there are no losses. The dial is also in excellent condition just some tiny nibbles to the number 8 cartouche next to the winding hole. The edge of the brass dial plate has been repaired / altered at some time but this is hardly noticable. Candelabra are slightly distorted and the drip pans have tiny holes, probably for crystal drops. The set makes a stunning display as you can see below.
Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
Dimensions of clock:
inches Height 27 3/4", Width 12 1/4", Depth 8"
centimetres Height 70.5 cm, Width 31 cm, Depth 20.5 cm
Dimensions of candelabra:
inches Height 29 3/4", Width 12 1/2", Depth 12 1/2"
centimetres Height 75.5 cm, Width 32 cm, Depth 32 cm
About us - All of our clocks are original antiques, we source most of our clocks in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK. We prefer to buy our clocks in original 'dirty' condition. We then clean the cases using a technique we have developed over many years. We employee two qualified clockmakers who overhaul the movements. Movements are thoroughly tested until we are satisfied that they will run trouble free.
International Shipping is no problem - fully insured
UK postage by courier will be £30
International shipping to USA and Europe will be £195 by Air with insurance.
Rest of the world including Australia and Far East will be £295
We use a premium courier such as UPS, DHL etc or a dedicated/specialist antiques courier.
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Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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Huge Antique French Gilt Brass Clock Set
