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Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1880s.
by Vincenti et Cie
~ French - Circa 1880 ~
~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~
A stunning original antique French clock set. It is beautifully modelled in gilded brass in the Rococo style. Sweeping C scrolls, elaborately flowing floral swags and shells adorn the waisted shape. Candelabra are conforming in style with handled urns and arms of stylised foliage. Original snuffers sit in the central nozzles as finials.
The stunning large dial is cream enamel on copper with a separate outside minute ring. It is complete with it's original finely fretted gilt brass hands and convex glazed Rococo bezel. The dial is signed to the centre by the retailer E. Chéron.
The French movement is of high quality and is by Vincenti. It has the clockmakers mark on the movement backplate. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. Click the video clip below to hear the bell and watch the clock running!
The dial is also in excellent condition with no damage. Candelabra are slightly distorted. The original glass has some faint bubbles from new and a slight chip to the edge. The set makes a stunning display as you can see below.
Vincenti clockmaker's mark on the movement backplate and the retailer's signature on the dial.
Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
Dimensions of clock:
inches: Height 17 1/4", Width 10 1/2", Depth 5"
centimetres: Height 44 cm, Width 27 cm, Depth 12.5 cm
Dimensions of candelabra: (with snuffers in)
inches: Height 20", Width 7 1/2", Depth 7 1/2"
centimetres: Height 50.5 cm, Width 19 cm, Depth 19 cm
Shipping within UK £40
Shipping to USA / Europe £195 by air fully insured
World wide shipping - £265 by air fully insured
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 employ two qualified clockmakers who overhaul the movements. Movements are thoroughly tested until we are satisfied that they will run trouble free.
Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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Rococo Antique French Gilt Brass Clock Set by Vincenti Et Cie
