Mantel clock - Horloge de cheminée ancienne Napoléon III . E. Cotte Sébastopol 137 Paris - Marble, Brass - 1850-1900
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Selected by Paula Martin-Calero Toro
Holds a degree in art history; over six years cataloguing and appraising antiques.
Estimate € 210 - € 250
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Napoleon III style mantel clock from France, estimated 1850–1900, marble and brass case, 32 cm high, 27 cm wide, 13 cm deep, weight 12 kg; mechanical movement with an 8-day power reserve and half-hour strike on a single gong, not tested and sold as found without a winding key.
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Description from the seller
Cabinet / Napoleon III style mantel clock, late 19th century (circa 1870–1890).
Materials: Architected structure in black marble (or polished Belgian slate) enhanced with green marble inlays (Green Sea type).
Movement & Clockmaking:
Traditional French pull-chain movement / bronze stamp.
Watchmaker's mark / stamp stamped on the back of the mechanism: “E. COTTE SEBASTOPOL 137 PARIS” with serial number (6104).
Dial in white enamel with black Roman numerals and elaborately shaped steel hands tinted.
Accessories included: Original pendulum provided (present in the cavity beneath the base). No winding key.
Condition & Remarks:
Movement: Not tested. Sold as found for restoration, watchmaking revision, or decoration.
Case:
Solid structure. Signs of use, wear of time, surface scratches and slight chipping on the edges.
Presence of a whitish stain / run on the lower side to be cleaned.
Inner base showing traces of old repairs or consolidations with plaster / resin.
Shipping:
Due to the very heavy weight of marble and the fragility of the old mechanisms, the item will be packed in ultra-secure packaging (double carton, high-density foam).
Cabinet / Napoleon III style mantel clock, late 19th century (circa 1870–1890).
Materials: Architected structure in black marble (or polished Belgian slate) enhanced with green marble inlays (Green Sea type).
Movement & Clockmaking:
Traditional French pull-chain movement / bronze stamp.
Watchmaker's mark / stamp stamped on the back of the mechanism: “E. COTTE SEBASTOPOL 137 PARIS” with serial number (6104).
Dial in white enamel with black Roman numerals and elaborately shaped steel hands tinted.
Accessories included: Original pendulum provided (present in the cavity beneath the base). No winding key.
Condition & Remarks:
Movement: Not tested. Sold as found for restoration, watchmaking revision, or decoration.
Case:
Solid structure. Signs of use, wear of time, surface scratches and slight chipping on the edges.
Presence of a whitish stain / run on the lower side to be cleaned.
Inner base showing traces of old repairs or consolidations with plaster / resin.
Shipping:
Due to the very heavy weight of marble and the fragility of the old mechanisms, the item will be packed in ultra-secure packaging (double carton, high-density foam).
Details
Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
Horloge de cheminée ancienne Napoléon III . E. Cotte Sébastopol 137 Paris
Material
Brass, Marble
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
No
Height
32 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
12 kg
Winding key
No
