Mantel clock - Marble, Wood - 1850-1900
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French Victorian black marble and wood mantel clock with an 8-day mechanical movement and half-hour strike on one bell, circa 1880–1900, 35.5 × 30.5 × 14 cm and 15.8 kg, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and visible Brocot lever escapement, origin Paris, in good condition with minor ageing and two noted damages including a crack on the left side; winding key included.
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Description from the seller
Victorian black marble/slate pendulum clock (mantel clock).
The factory serial number: "3 6 2" (at the top)
This clock was produced in France during the late 19th century, around the period 1880–1900. [1, 2, 3]
Material: The robust, architectural case is crafted from full wood - black marble – ardoise and cement inside - heavy - 15.8 Kg
Decoration: The front features finely engraved geometric and floral motifs inlaid with gold-plated accents.
The clock has a white enamelled dial with Roman numerals. A unique feature of this piece is the visible escapement (Brocot lever escapement) in the center of the dial
serial number and the letter sequence "372 G" on the pendulum (the 'long strand') very important about the authenticity and provenance of the clock.
On original 19th-century French pendulum clock, the serial number was manually stamped at the factory.
The number 49 at the bottom of the movement's backplate is a typical French measurement system that indicates the exact pendulum length.
The pendulum has a length of approximately 12.8 centimeters from the suspension point
The separate combinations 3 6 and 2 6 are the traditional French measurement markings for pendulum adjustment.
At the top "3 6": 3 pouces (French inches) and 6 lignes (lines).
At the bottom "2 6"
Together with the number 49 (located on the outside of the base plate), these internal numbers confirm that the gear train is a 100% authentic, classic French 8-day movement of the Pendule de Paris type.
Damage's - there 2 damages 1 - on the clock at the 2 and on the left side a crack in the wood ( not lose/broken )
Victorian black marble/slate pendulum clock (mantel clock).
The factory serial number: "3 6 2" (at the top)
This clock was produced in France during the late 19th century, around the period 1880–1900. [1, 2, 3]
Material: The robust, architectural case is crafted from full wood - black marble – ardoise and cement inside - heavy - 15.8 Kg
Decoration: The front features finely engraved geometric and floral motifs inlaid with gold-plated accents.
The clock has a white enamelled dial with Roman numerals. A unique feature of this piece is the visible escapement (Brocot lever escapement) in the center of the dial
serial number and the letter sequence "372 G" on the pendulum (the 'long strand') very important about the authenticity and provenance of the clock.
On original 19th-century French pendulum clock, the serial number was manually stamped at the factory.
The number 49 at the bottom of the movement's backplate is a typical French measurement system that indicates the exact pendulum length.
The pendulum has a length of approximately 12.8 centimeters from the suspension point
The separate combinations 3 6 and 2 6 are the traditional French measurement markings for pendulum adjustment.
At the top "3 6": 3 pouces (French inches) and 6 lignes (lines).
At the bottom "2 6"
Together with the number 49 (located on the outside of the base plate), these internal numbers confirm that the gear train is a 100% authentic, classic French 8-day movement of the Pendule de Paris type.
Damage's - there 2 damages 1 - on the clock at the 2 and on the left side a crack in the wood ( not lose/broken )
Details
Era
1400-1900
Specific region of origin
Paris
Material
Marble, 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
Yes
Height
35.5 cm
Width
30.5 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
15.8 kg
Winding key
Yes
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