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French Marble / Slate Clock Mercury Pendulum C.1880
$2,500
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Offered for sale is a French mantle clock circa 1880. It is of superlative quality & substantial proportion. It is capable of extremely accurate time keeping.
The case is of serpentine drum form & it is constructed of select Belgian Slate. It is embellished with elaborate bronze artwork in addition to emerald marble inlay. It features gilded brass frontal pillasters & bronze finials. The face glass & pendulum case glass are both thick, bevelled lead crystal.
It presents in original condition & has no structural damage. All joints are sound with no movement. Some fine, superficial marks are evident on close inspection.
The superlative 8 day brass movement is stamped with the number "13283" & "74" to the rear end plate. The front end plate is stamped "13283". The bezel is stamped "13283 " & the face plate is stamped "83".
The refined visible escapement is jewelled in ruby & the pendulum is fitted with mercury filled glass vials.
The movement is clean & operates perfectly. It is unworn & keeps accurate time in any weather & during any season.
The striking mechanism is in perfect operating condition striking the hour & once on the half hour on a silvered bronze bell..
The face is porcelain & the moon hands are original.
It is complete with it's original hand forged iron bow key.
Dimensions are substantial at 18 1/2 inches high, 15 inches wide & the drum is 6 1/2 inches in diameter. The weight is 17kg.
This is a particularly fine "Mercury Pendulum" French mantle clock. It is absolutely original. Clearly it has been well cared for. It would satisfy the most discerning collector or decorator & should prove to be a very strong investment.
The case is of serpentine drum form & it is constructed of select Belgian Slate. It is embellished with elaborate bronze artwork in addition to emerald marble inlay. It features gilded brass frontal pillasters & bronze finials. The face glass & pendulum case glass are both thick, bevelled lead crystal.
It presents in original condition & has no structural damage. All joints are sound with no movement. Some fine, superficial marks are evident on close inspection.
The superlative 8 day brass movement is stamped with the number "13283" & "74" to the rear end plate. The front end plate is stamped "13283". The bezel is stamped "13283 " & the face plate is stamped "83".
The refined visible escapement is jewelled in ruby & the pendulum is fitted with mercury filled glass vials.
The movement is clean & operates perfectly. It is unworn & keeps accurate time in any weather & during any season.
The striking mechanism is in perfect operating condition striking the hour & once on the half hour on a silvered bronze bell..
The face is porcelain & the moon hands are original.
It is complete with it's original hand forged iron bow key.
Dimensions are substantial at 18 1/2 inches high, 15 inches wide & the drum is 6 1/2 inches in diameter. The weight is 17kg.
This is a particularly fine "Mercury Pendulum" French mantle clock. It is absolutely original. Clearly it has been well cared for. It would satisfy the most discerning collector or decorator & should prove to be a very strong investment.
- Date Listed:19/04/2024
- Last Edited:19/04/2024
- Condition:Used
- Shipping:Shipping & Pickup
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