Figural mantel clock Napoleon III Spelter - 1850-1900
04
days
10
hours
46
minutes
07
seconds
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Napoleon III period, mid-19th‑century mantel clock in gilded régule with a female figure, 46 by 40 by 14 cm, weighing 4.9 kg, with an 8‑day mechanical movement and a single‑bell strike, not in working order and requiring repair (missing the hand and the balance wheel).
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Mantel clock, in gilded régule, Napoléon III era, second half of the 19th century, with a female figure placed on the right side, she represents a young woman wearing a fitted dress with drapery at the waist, holding a folded parasol in her left hand and a fan in her right hand.
Floral decoration on the back of the dial and of the statue rises an imposing foliage (palms or acanthus leaves).
The lower part is very ornate, majestic, integrating a black marble plaque decorated with gold arabesques, a mascaron or chimera head in the center and wide curved feet in claw-like form.
The circular dial is in black marble, adorned with gold Roman numerals.
The mechanism needs servicing. A hand and the balance wheel are missing.
The overall clock is in good condition (noting two small original holes in the back of the statue). otherwise no loss, nor breakage.
Height 46 cm
Width 40 cm
Depth 14 cm
Careful packaging and shipment by Colissimo or Chronopost with tracking and insurance, refund at purchase value in case of damage.
Mantel clock, in gilded régule, Napoléon III era, second half of the 19th century, with a female figure placed on the right side, she represents a young woman wearing a fitted dress with drapery at the waist, holding a folded parasol in her left hand and a fan in her right hand.
Floral decoration on the back of the dial and of the statue rises an imposing foliage (palms or acanthus leaves).
The lower part is very ornate, majestic, integrating a black marble plaque decorated with gold arabesques, a mascaron or chimera head in the center and wide curved feet in claw-like form.
The circular dial is in black marble, adorned with gold Roman numerals.
The mechanism needs servicing. A hand and the balance wheel are missing.
The overall clock is in good condition (noting two small original holes in the back of the statue). otherwise no loss, nor breakage.
Height 46 cm
Width 40 cm
Depth 14 cm
Careful packaging and shipment by Colissimo or Chronopost with tracking and insurance, refund at purchase value in case of damage.
Details
Style subtype
Napoleon III
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Clock type
Figural mantel clock
Material
Spelter
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
Ringing a bell
Style
Antique
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
No
Height
46 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
4.9 kg
Winding key
No
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