Original Antique French Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock
Beautifully elegant mantle clock made of bronze ormolu in a classical design. Features the bust of a woman on top supported by griffin-like creatures. Impressive size and in beautiful condition and good working order. Dates to around 1890.
Case
- ?Bronze ormolu case with embossed ivy design
- Stands on stepped feet to the front and plain feet at the back
- Beautiful bust on top, supported by scrolling griffin-like creatures at either side
- Glass door to rear to allow access to the movement
Dial
- Formed of a silvered chapter ring with roman numerals
- Two winding holes for the two trains of the movement
- Small knob at the top for making fine adjustments to timekeeping
Movement
- Brass 8 day striking movement with outside counterwheel
- This strikes the half and counts the hour on a bell
- Movement will run for approximately 8 days when fully wound
- Clock has a good action and keeps good time
- Comes complete with winding key and original numbered pendulum
Measurements
- Clock measures approximately 51cm (20 inches) high by 27.5cm wide and 16cm deep
Condition
- Condition is generally very good
- This clock is a genuine antique so it will inevitably have minor signs of age and wear - but on this clock they are minimal
- Movement has been cleaned and oiled and is in full working order
- Please enlarge the images and inspect the clock before bidding
- Feel free to contact us with any detailed condition questions
Antiques.co.uk Ref: 2GKUWPK7
- Materials:
- Bronze ormolu
- Width (cm):
- 27.5cm
- Height (cm):
- 51cm
- Depth (cm):
- 16cm
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