Figural mantel clock - Spelter, Alabaster, Brass - 1850-1900
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French 19th‑century mantel clock in gilded régule with an alabaster base and a brass mechanical movement, neoclassical Louis XVI inspired, estimated 1850–1900, with a circular enamel dial, key-wound and striking on the hours and half‑hours, height 28.5 cm, width 26 cm, depth 10 cm, weight 2.650 kg, in good used condition.
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Mantel clock in gilded régule and alabaster — France, 19th century.
French 19th-century mantel clock, resting on a moulded alabaster base, adorned with decorative feet and rings.
The upper section features a figurative decor with a pastoral theme, consisting of a young peasant girl accompanied by botanical elements and agricultural attributes. The whole is aligned with neoclassical taste inspired by the Louis XVI style, highly favored in the mid-19th century.
The circular dial in white enamel with Roman numerals is surrounded by a decorative ring.
French key-wound mechanical movement, striking the hours and half-hours, housed in a brass case.
It works as both a key and its balance wheel.
Overall good condition for its age; the structure in gilded régule is in good preservation, with wear and rubbing and slight loss of gilding on the reliefs, in keeping with the age.
Alabaster base in good condition, with no visible damage, showing faint marks and micro-scratches from use.
Enamel dial shows several visible cracks/hairline fractures, old cracks with no loss of enamel or detached chips observed, numerals readable, overall stable; see the photos, they are part of the description.
28.5 x 10 x 26 cm
Weight: 2.650 kg
Mantel clock in gilded régule and alabaster — France, 19th century.
French 19th-century mantel clock, resting on a moulded alabaster base, adorned with decorative feet and rings.
The upper section features a figurative decor with a pastoral theme, consisting of a young peasant girl accompanied by botanical elements and agricultural attributes. The whole is aligned with neoclassical taste inspired by the Louis XVI style, highly favored in the mid-19th century.
The circular dial in white enamel with Roman numerals is surrounded by a decorative ring.
French key-wound mechanical movement, striking the hours and half-hours, housed in a brass case.
It works as both a key and its balance wheel.
Overall good condition for its age; the structure in gilded régule is in good preservation, with wear and rubbing and slight loss of gilding on the reliefs, in keeping with the age.
Alabaster base in good condition, with no visible damage, showing faint marks and micro-scratches from use.
Enamel dial shows several visible cracks/hairline fractures, old cracks with no loss of enamel or detached chips observed, numerals readable, overall stable; see the photos, they are part of the description.
28.5 x 10 x 26 cm
Weight: 2.650 kg
Details
Era
1400-1900
Clock type
Figural mantel clock
Material
Alabaster, Brass, Spelter
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power Reserve
more day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
28.5 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
2.65 kg
Winding Key
Yes
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