Mantel clock - Antique - Gilt bronze - 1850-1900

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Paula Martin-Calero Toro
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French portico clock in gilt bronze and veined white marble, dating from 1850–1900, with a mechanical eight-day movement that strikes on the hour and half hour, in excellent condition with winding key.

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XIX th Century - France: G. MAGAIN French watchmacker 1881 - "Allegory Royale of Louis XV, Very huge portico clock 4 columns in gilt bronze and veined white marble". Silver Medal 1881" - supplied with its rare large gilt-bronze "flower basket" pendulum, in the pure style of the French King Louis XV.
*** Delivery includes invoice and certificate of authenticity.
- This clock is approximately 150 years old; it is in working order and strikes the hours and half-hours. It comes with its key, bell, and rare, large gilt-bronze "flower basket" pendulum.
- At the top, a cup and bronze ornementation, below the movement, a large frieze of foliage and mistletoe berries, encircled in the center by an antique-style tasseled bow.
- This clock, with its base, is raised on four adjustable, circular, beaded feet in gilt bronze.
- Clock maker: G. MAGAIN - Silver Medal 1881.
- Eight-day key-wound movement with striking on the hour and half-hour, in working order and striking function, with key and balance wheel. Polychrome domed dial with floral motifs and hour markers (note: an old enamel repair at the center of the dial), bronze door with domed glass, pair of finely chased and openworked bronze hands.
- Height: 47 centimeters / 19" - Width: 26 centimeters / 11"
- Depth: 12 centimeters / 5" - Weight: 5.500 kilograms / 195 oz, unpacked.

- Delivery includes invoice and certificate of authenticity.

- Secure and protected shipping via Colissimo registered mail with insurance, tracking number, and signature required upon delivery.

XIX th Century - France: G. MAGAIN French watchmacker 1881 - "Allegory Royale of Louis XV, Very huge portico clock 4 columns in gilt bronze and veined white marble". Silver Medal 1881" - supplied with its rare large gilt-bronze "flower basket" pendulum, in the pure style of the French King Louis XV.
*** Delivery includes invoice and certificate of authenticity.
- This clock is approximately 150 years old; it is in working order and strikes the hours and half-hours. It comes with its key, bell, and rare, large gilt-bronze "flower basket" pendulum.
- At the top, a cup and bronze ornementation, below the movement, a large frieze of foliage and mistletoe berries, encircled in the center by an antique-style tasseled bow.
- This clock, with its base, is raised on four adjustable, circular, beaded feet in gilt bronze.
- Clock maker: G. MAGAIN - Silver Medal 1881.
- Eight-day key-wound movement with striking on the hour and half-hour, in working order and striking function, with key and balance wheel. Polychrome domed dial with floral motifs and hour markers (note: an old enamel repair at the center of the dial), bronze door with domed glass, pair of finely chased and openworked bronze hands.
- Height: 47 centimeters / 19" - Width: 26 centimeters / 11"
- Depth: 12 centimeters / 5" - Weight: 5.500 kilograms / 195 oz, unpacked.

- Delivery includes invoice and certificate of authenticity.

- Secure and protected shipping via Colissimo registered mail with insurance, tracking number, and signature required upon delivery.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Material
Bronze, Marble
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Style
Antique
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
47 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
5.5 kg
Winding key
Yes
FranceVerified
28
Objects sold
100%
Private

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