Mantel clock - Bronze, Brass - 1880-1920

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Paula Martin-Calero Toro
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Estimate  € 180 - € 220
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€47
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€42
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French Rococo-style mantel clock in bronze and brass, dating from 1880–1920, with a working mechanical movement and half-hour striking on one bell.

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Antique French Rococo Mantel Clock – Vincenti & Cie (1855) / Farret à Paris
• Description: A beautiful 19th-century French mantle clock (Napoleon III era) featuring a heavy, highly detailed cast brass/bronze case adorned with Rococo-style scrolling foliage, a central mask, and a decorative finial urn.
• Movement & Authenticity: The movement is in working condition and holds two authentic maker's stamps on the backplate: "Farret à Paris" and the prestigious circular "Médaille d'Argent Vincenti & Cie 1855" stamp, awarded at the Paris World Expo.
• Condition & Accessories: Pre-owned in beautiful antique condition with a natural dark patina. The front glass-fronted bezel opens smoothly. The clock is complete and comes with its original pendulum and winding key.
• Dimensions/Weight: Very heavy, solid cast metal quality. The movement is marked with the technical numbers "6 4" corresponding to its original pendulum length.

Antique French Rococo Mantel Clock – Vincenti & Cie (1855) / Farret à Paris
• Description: A beautiful 19th-century French mantle clock (Napoleon III era) featuring a heavy, highly detailed cast brass/bronze case adorned with Rococo-style scrolling foliage, a central mask, and a decorative finial urn.
• Movement & Authenticity: The movement is in working condition and holds two authentic maker's stamps on the backplate: "Farret à Paris" and the prestigious circular "Médaille d'Argent Vincenti & Cie 1855" stamp, awarded at the Paris World Expo.
• Condition & Accessories: Pre-owned in beautiful antique condition with a natural dark patina. The front glass-fronted bezel opens smoothly. The clock is complete and comes with its original pendulum and winding key.
• Dimensions/Weight: Very heavy, solid cast metal quality. The movement is marked with the technical numbers "6 4" corresponding to its original pendulum length.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Material
Brass, Bronze
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
44 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1880-1920
Weight
3869 g
Winding key
Yes
The NetherlandsVerified
67
Objects sold
93.75%
Private

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