Mantel clock - Comptoir Général - Bronze, Brass - 1850-1900

French antique mantel clock, probably dating from the late 19th century, around 1880-1900, in the Napoléon III style with Neo-Renaissance influences.

This mantel clock features an elegant architectural case in gilt metal, richly chased and pierced with vegetal motifs and scrolls. It is crowned by an ornamental vase with figurative handles.

Its circular dial is finely decorated and bears twelve white cartouches with blue Roman numerals as well as two elaborately shaped hands.

The dial bears the inscription:
« Comptoir Général – 9 Bd Poissonnière – Paris »

This inscription corresponds to an old Parisian commercial sign. The exact maker of the movement has not been identified.

CHARACTERISTICS

- Estimated period: 1880-1900
- Likely country of origin: France
- Style: Napoléon III / Neo-Renaissance
- Type: mantel clock
- Material: gilt metal, exact alloy not identified
- Movement: manual winding mechanical
- Height: 33 cm
- Width: 19 cm
- Depth: 11 cm
- Weight: 3 752 g

CONDITION, DAMAGES AND RESTORATIONS

The clock preserves a handsome overall decorative presentation and its main ornaments are present.

It shows signs of wear consistent with age, including irregular patina, variations in gilding, oxidation marks, scratches and deposits visible in the photographs.

The mechanical movement is present but incomplete.

- Winding key absent.
- Balance wheel absent.
- Operation not tested.
- Possible chimes not tested.
- Servicing and horological restoration required.
- No recent restorations known.
- History of previous repairs or modifications unknown.

The clock is offered as is, without warranty of functioning, intended for horological restoration or purely decorative use.

SHIPPING

Carefully prepared shipment with reinforced packaging and protections suitable for the weight and fragility of this antique clock.