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Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1910s.
~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~
The clockset is a brilliant depiction of adventure. A sailor at the helm of a small wooden boat, riding a boiling froth of a sea, full of life and vigor. Followed by Le pilote, the sailor explores a far off land and then La Rentree (the return) is a charming depiction of a mother and child.
The dial is enamel on copper with floral swags and finely fretted gilt brass hands.
The French movement is by Société Clusienne of Cluses near the Swiss border. It is of the good quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully serviced by our clockmaker. Pendulum has been replaced and it runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. It is unusual in having silvered plates. Click the movie below to hear the bell and watch the clock running!
Condition of the figures is very good, there is some wear to the patination in places and a tiny repair to the babies finger. Dial is excellent with no chips or scratches. A stunning and unusual clockset to add to your collection.
Clockmakers mark Société Clusienne of Cluses on the movement backplate
Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
Dimensions of clock:
inches: Height 26", Width 9", Depth 10 1/2"
centimetres: Height 66 cm, Width 23 cm, Depth 27 cm
Dimensions of La Rentree:
inches: Height 22", Width 7", Depth 6"
centimetres: Height 56 cm, Width 18 cm, Depth 15 cm
Dimensions of Le Pilote:
inches: Height 25 1/4", Width 11", Depth 9 1/2"
centimetres: Height 64 cm, Width 28 cm, Depth 24 cm
Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1910s.
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Very Large and Stunning Antique French Figural Clock Set after Xavier Raphanel
