Original Antique French Oval Four Glass Mantel Clock
This is your chance to own the most beautiful mid 19th century French oval four glass mantel clock with it's original finish. I cannot stress enough how stunning this clock is in real life, the quality and attention to detail is really superb. This is a good sized clock and features lovely oval decoration to case and dial. It is in superb condition and in good working order and will date to around 1870.
Case
- ?Gilt ormolu bronze case with beveled glass to all sides
- Oval case with inclined stepped base and matching top
Dial
- The porcelain dial is hand painted with black Roman
- Two winding holes for the two trains of the movement
- Small knob at the top to fine-tune the clock's timekeeping via the Brocot escapement
Movement
- Brass French 8 day striking movement with compensating pendulum
- Bears unsigned movement but likely to be Japy Freres
- This is a striking clock and strikes the half and counts the hour on a gong
- 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 pendulum
Measurements
- Clock measures approximately 26cm (11 inches) high by 18cm wide and 15cm deep
Condition
- Condition is generally very good, this clock looks stunning and has an original finish
- This clock is a genuine antique so it will inevitably have signs of age and wear
- Movement has been cleaned and oiled and is in full working order
- The case looks to be in lovely condition - there are some glass chip bubbles to the back door on the inside
- Please enlarge the images and inspect the clock before bidding
- Feel free to contact us with any detailed condition questions
Antiques.co.uk Ref: VRAFPFMW
- Materials:
- Ormolu & Glass
- Width (cm):
- 18cm
- Height (cm):
- 26cm
- Depth (cm):
- 15cm
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