Oeil de boeuf clock - Wood - 1850-1900

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Napoleon III era wall clock in a blackened wood case with curved edges, featuring mother-of-pearl marquetry, onyx/alabaster dial, gothic steel hands, a two-train mechanical movement with a one-day power reserve, made in France circa 1860–1880, in excellent condition and in working order.

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Napoléon III wall clock – mother-of-pearl inlay, comtois movement, circa 1860–1880

Superb French wall clock in Napoléon III style, in very good overall condition.

Features :
• Ebonized wood case with serpentine contour
• Rich intact mother-of-pearl marquetry – floral and star motifs
• Decorative gold-plated brass strips
• Onyx/alabaster dial with enamelled Roman numeral cartouches
• Openwork steel hands in Gothic style
• Original convex glass in good condition
• Original mechanical Comtoise movement (Franche-Comté), 2 barrels
• Timekeeping and striking functions working
• Winding key included

Nacre complete, without flaws. Movement in working order, not recently serviced.

Decorative piece of character, ideal for a Second Empire furniture enthusiast.

Dimensions : to be completed
Overall condition : very good
Origin : France, circa 1860–1880

Napoléon III wall clock – mother-of-pearl inlay, comtois movement, circa 1860–1880

Superb French wall clock in Napoléon III style, in very good overall condition.

Features :
• Ebonized wood case with serpentine contour
• Rich intact mother-of-pearl marquetry – floral and star motifs
• Decorative gold-plated brass strips
• Onyx/alabaster dial with enamelled Roman numeral cartouches
• Openwork steel hands in Gothic style
• Original convex glass in good condition
• Original mechanical Comtoise movement (Franche-Comté), 2 barrels
• Timekeeping and striking functions working
• Winding key included

Nacre complete, without flaws. Movement in working order, not recently serviced.

Decorative piece of character, ideal for a Second Empire furniture enthusiast.

Dimensions : to be completed
Overall condition : very good
Origin : France, circa 1860–1880

Details

Era
1400-1900
Clock type
Oeil de boeuf clock
Material
Wood
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
1 day movement
Striking
I don't know.
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
58 cm
Width
50 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
6000 g
Winding key
Yes
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Objects sold
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