Table/desk clock - Vincenti und Cie - Marble, brass - 1850-1900

antique French mantle clock (marble pendulum)
​Manufacturer / movement: Vincenti & Cie (on the movement marked with the official stamp “Médaille d'Argent 1855”)
​Era: Second half of the 19th century (c. 1855 – 1900)
​Materials: Black marble with decorative elements and inserts of green marble.
​Detailed description
​This French mantle clock is a classic antique piece of marble, distinguished by its robust and elegant architectural design (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 section, a very striking horological detail. Moreover, the circular viewing window in the middle reveals the pendulum, marked “R = A.” The inner works bear the famous stamp of the manufacturer Vincenti et Cie.
​Technical and aesthetic condition
​Functionality: The clock and striking mechanism are functional.
​Condition notes:
​There is a crack on 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 cosmetic on the back and do not affect the clock's function or the striking mechanism.
​A charming collectible piece, ideal for decorating a classic interior.