Clock - Alabaster, Spelter - 1850-1900
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French mantel clock dating from 1850–1900, in alabaster and régule, with a Napoléon III era couple motif in Louis XV style, mechanical movement with several days power reserve, striking on a gong every half hour, in good used condition and in working order, with winding key.
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French Napoleon III mantel clock – Gallant couple – Alabaster and régule – Functional
Elegant French mantel clock from the late 19th century, in the Louis XV / Napoleon III style, resting on a white alabaster base and adorned with a romantic scene depicting a gallant couple in 18th-century attire.
The cylindrical case is richly decorated with rocaille motifs and topped with an elegant openwork pediment. The enamel dial with Roman numerals is framed by a fine pearl frieze. The whole has a beautiful decorative presence and a charm typically French.
The clock is equipped with a French mechanical movement with a bell strike, supplied with its pendulum and a winding key.
Condition
Functional.
Enamel dial in generally good condition.
Marble without major visible cracks.
Wear, rubbing, and light oxidations consistent with age.
Gilding showing some traces of time.
Old repair on the upper openwork ornament.
Some marks and soiling on the movement.
See the photos; they are an integral part of the description.
French Napoleon III mantel clock – Gallant couple – Alabaster and régule – Functional
Elegant French mantel clock from the late 19th century, in the Louis XV / Napoleon III style, resting on a white alabaster base and adorned with a romantic scene depicting a gallant couple in 18th-century attire.
The cylindrical case is richly decorated with rocaille motifs and topped with an elegant openwork pediment. The enamel dial with Roman numerals is framed by a fine pearl frieze. The whole has a beautiful decorative presence and a charm typically French.
The clock is equipped with a French mechanical movement with a bell strike, supplied with its pendulum and a winding key.
Condition
Functional.
Enamel dial in generally good condition.
Marble without major visible cracks.
Wear, rubbing, and light oxidations consistent with age.
Gilding showing some traces of time.
Old repair on the upper openwork ornament.
Some marks and soiling on the movement.
See the photos; they are an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Material
Alabaster, Spelter
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
more 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
30 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
7.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
2.2 kg
Winding key
Yes
