Table/desk clock - Barrard & Vignon Paris - - Zamac - 1850-1900

Antique French Gilt Zamac Mantel Clock - Barrard & Vignon Paris - c. 1860-1880 (Matching Numbers) - For Restoration

An elegant 19th-century French mantel clock made of gilded zamac (régule), dating from the Napoleon III period (circa 1860-1880). The clock is beautifully decorated in the Rococo Revival style, featuring a detailed figurine of a young woman in period attire standing next to a central structure topped with an ornate canopy enclosing a small Madonna statue.

This piece is being sold as a restoration project, making it an excellent opportunity for watchmakers, restorers, or collectors looking for an authentic period clock with matching components.

Technical Details & Highlights:
- **Manufacturer:** Barrard & Vignon (stamped on the backplate: "BARRARD & VIGNON FTS D'HORLOGERIE / RUE COMMINES 7 / PARIS").
- **Movement Type:** French 8-day brass round movement (Mouvement de Paris).
- **Matching Numbers (Rare feature):** The pendulum is original and bears the exact same serial number as the movement plate: **3934**. This significantly enhances the historical value and authenticity of the lot.
- **Dial:** Original white enamel dial with black Roman numerals. The enamel is in very good, clean condition without any major chips or cracks.
- **Casing:** Made of gilt zamac (régule). The structure is physically intact, solid, and free of structural cracks or breaks. It features original square iron mounting bolts underneath, consistent with the era.

Condition Report & Missing Parts (For Restoration):
- The clock is sold in non-working condition and requires a full professional service (cleaning, oiling, and calibration).
- The bronze resonance bell and its securing nut are missing from the back shaft.
- The small round protective rear door covering the movement is missing.
- Minor age-related oxidation, dust, and patina are visible on the metal surfaces (including minor verdigris spots on the base rim and pendulum).

Dimensions : 33.5 cm × 31 cm × 10 cm

The product will be professionally packed and sent safely to your address by local post.
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