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French Vineyard Clock Double Striking Plus Half Hour Movement Restored 1870s

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

Hi
 
I have for sale an 1870s French vineyard wall clock a very early and quite rare clock with a massive movement that strikes the hours and then the hours again two minutes later which makes it a genuine vineyard clock.
 
This clock has just come from France and was found in a large barn at the end of the old vineyard.
 
The Case
 
The case is in solid steel with a brass mask and has an oak shelf to mount to the wall She stands top of the bell to the tip of the pendulum 166cm high x 41cm wide with a depth of 26cm it is in very good original condition and has been well looked after.
 
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The Dial
 
The dial is in original condition in white porcelain with Roman numerals all totally original and the maker and town the clock came from are on the dial, the hands are the original and very ornate.
 
The original pendulum is present.
 
The Movement
 
The movement is an eight-day time and strike which strikes the hours and halves on a massive steel gong a great mellow sound as it...
Antique SA965774 shown on this page was made in 1870. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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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