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~ French - Circa 1880 ~
~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~
A stunning and large original antique French gilded brass clock featuring a dolphin to the base.
To the top is a large elaborate urn with acanthus handles and floral finial. The dolphin sits in a shell motif sculptured into the base and is a most unusual and attractive feature. This is a stunning, very large clock with a superb original gild.
The beautiful, large enamel dial is lettered with separate minute and hour rings and is complete with the original finely cut gilt brass hands. The heavy Rococo bezel is fitted with convex glass.
The French movement is by A. D. Mougin and has the clockmaker's mark on the movement backplate. We have fully overhauled and tested it to ensure you have trouble free running. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. You can hear the clock run and strike in the video below.
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 small chip next to the right hand winding hole. A beautiful clock to add to your collection.
A. D. Mougin clockmaker's mark on the movement backplate
Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
Dimensions of clock:
inches: Height 18 1/2", Width 11", Depth 5 3/4"
centimetres: Height 47 cm, Width 28 cm, Depth 14.5 cm
Shipping within UK £35
Shipping to USA / Europe £95 by air fully insured
World wide shipping - £145 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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Stunning Antique French Rococo Clock with Dolphin by A. D. Mougin
