Table/desk clock - Vincenti und Cie - Marble, brass - 1850-1900
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Antique French marble mantel clock in Napoleon III style by Vincenti & Cie, with a mechanical 8-day movement, striking on a single bell every half hour, round dial with gilded Roman numerals, visible escapement, black marble with green marble inlays, 45 × 42 cm, 18 kg, in good used condition with small rear door crack and an improvised door handle, functional.
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Antique French mantel clock (Marble pendulum)
Manufacturer / movement: Vincenti & Cie (on the movement marked with the official stamp “Médaille d'Argent 1855”)
Epoch: Second half of the 19th century (c. 1855 – 1900)
Materials: Black marble with decorative elements and inlays of green marble.
Detailed description
This French mantel clock is a classic antique piece in marble, notable for its robust and elegant architectural design (Second Empire/ Napoleon III style). The round dial with gilded Roman numerals is protected by a glass with a brass frame and features a visible escapement (with visible jewels/moving components) in the upper area, a very striking horological detail. Furthermore, the circular viewport in the center reveals the pendulum, which bears the mark “R = A.” The interior mechanism bears the famous stamp of the manufacturer Vincenti et Cie.
Technical and aesthetic condition
Functionality: The clock and the striking mechanism are functional.
Condition notes:
- There is a crack in the back marble door.
- The latch handle of the back marble door is improvised.
- There is a glue spot on the hammer of the striking mechanism.
Important: These minor imperfections are purely aesthetic on the backside and do not affect the function of the clock or the striking mechanism.
A charming collectible, ideal for decorating a classic interior.
Antique French mantel clock (Marble pendulum)
Manufacturer / movement: Vincenti & Cie (on the movement marked with the official stamp “Médaille d'Argent 1855”)
Epoch: Second half of the 19th century (c. 1855 – 1900)
Materials: Black marble with decorative elements and inlays of green marble.
Detailed description
This French mantel clock is a classic antique piece in marble, notable for its robust and elegant architectural design (Second Empire/ Napoleon III style). The round dial with gilded Roman numerals is protected by a glass with a brass frame and features a visible escapement (with visible jewels/moving components) in the upper area, a very striking horological detail. Furthermore, the circular viewport in the center reveals the pendulum, which bears the mark “R = A.” The interior mechanism bears the famous stamp of the manufacturer Vincenti et Cie.
Technical and aesthetic condition
Functionality: The clock and the striking mechanism are functional.
Condition notes:
- There is a crack in the back marble door.
- The latch handle of the back marble door is improvised.
- There is a glue spot on the hammer of the striking mechanism.
Important: These minor imperfections are purely aesthetic on the backside and do not affect the function of the clock or the striking mechanism.
A charming collectible, ideal for decorating a classic interior.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
Vincenti und Cie
Number of objects
1
Material
Marble, brass
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
45 cm
Width
42 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
18 kg
Winding key
Yes
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