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ANTIQUE #SA964116

French Brass Mantle Clock

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Arundel Clocks

Hi
 
I have for sale a very heavy solid pierced brass mantle clock with stunning brass scrollwork and chasing made in France around 1880 -1900, this is a very rare style mantle clock in very good original condition.
 
The Case
 
The case is in solid brass backed by purple crushed velvet with stunning inset gilded flower swags in fact everywhere you look something is happening, this beautiful clock stands 40cm high x 24cm wide with a depth of 20cm.
 
The Dial
 
The dial is in original condition in white porcelain housed within with a heavy gilded brass ring, the clock also retains its original gilded ornate hands.
 
The Movement
 
The movement is an eight-day time and strike, which strikes the hours and halves via a small bell to the rear a nice crisp sound, the movement has been fully serviced so keeping a great time over the eight days.
 
Overall a very beautiful and very heavy top-end quality French mantle clock set by a quality French maker that looks stunning on display an...
Antique SA964116 shown on this page was made in 1890. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1890
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
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Arundel Clocks
Seller of rare and exquisite antique clocks and timepieces for people of discernment.
West Sussex
United Kingdom
Tel: 07903 932602
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD