Figural mantel clock - Bronze, Wood - 1850-1900 - Gilded bronze pendulum

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Napoleon III period (1850–1900) mantel clock in mercury-gilt bronze and wood with a seated woman figure holding a jewelry box and books, two birds atop, a dial signed Planchon à Bourges, original gilding, eight-day mechanical movement with winding key, not running and requiring adjustment, on a wooden gold-toned base with minor chipping.

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Magnificent high-end pendulum clock in mercury-gilt bronze from the Napoleon III era. It depicts a woman with a jewelry box and books. The woman is seated; the clock is topped by two birds. The dial is signed Planchon in Bourges.
The clock has not been re-gilded; it is indeed the original gilding. It was under the glass dome, and unfortunately the dome is broken.
The mechanism is complete with winding key and balance wheel, but it will need adjustment because the clock stops after a while.
It is placed on a golden wooden base with a few chips; see photos.

Magnificent high-end pendulum clock in mercury-gilt bronze from the Napoleon III era. It depicts a woman with a jewelry box and books. The woman is seated; the clock is topped by two birds. The dial is signed Planchon in Bourges.
The clock has not been re-gilded; it is indeed the original gilding. It was under the glass dome, and unfortunately the dome is broken.
The mechanism is complete with winding key and balance wheel, but it will need adjustment because the clock stops after a while.
It is placed on a golden wooden base with a few chips; see photos.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Gilded bronze pendulum
Clock type
Figural mantel clock
Material
Bronze, Wood
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power Reserve
8 day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
No
Height
29 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
4.75 kg
Winding Key
Yes
FranceVerified
1523
Objects sold
96.23%
Private

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