Mantel clock - Vedette - Wood, Brass, Glass - 1950-1960

Large Vintage Vedette Mantel Clock with Carillon (1955) - For Restoration / Repair

Up for auction is a beautiful, 100% authentic French mantel clock manufactured by the renowned brand Vedette.
This is a very large and impressive piece, measuring 74 cm in length, featuring an elegant Art Deco / Mid-Century "Chapeau de Gendarme" walnut-veneered wooden case.

Key Historical & Technical Details:

- Brand: Vedette (Production Française / Made in France stamped on the movement)

- Exact Date of Production: The clock movement is stamped "3 55" (March 1955). Amazingly, the original paper factory production/control slip is still attached to the bottom, bearing an official factory stamp dated "13 MAI 1955" and specifying the premium "Noyer" (Walnut) wood case and "WX" movement type.

- Serial Number: 064349

- Mechanism: Features a robust 3-train mechanical movement (time, hour strike, and quarterly carillon chime) working on long resonance gong rods.

- Dimensions: Length 74 cm, Depth : 17 cm ; Height : 23.5 cm

Condition Report (For Restoration):

- Exterior: The walnut veneered case is in exceptionally good structural condition for its age. There are no deep cracks, missing veneer pieces, or signs of woodworm. The original brass bezel and domed glass are completely intact. It will restore beautifully with basic cleaning and fresh wax/shellac.

- Interior/Movement: The movement is complete with all gears, springs, and gong rods intact, but it is currently sold as non-working / for restoration. It shows accumulation of old dried clock oil and dust. It needs a professional disassembly, ultrasound cleaning, and fresh lubrication by a watchmaker before being run.

- Instructions: The original French instruction label for time-setting and auto-correction is still preserved on the inside of the rear door.

This is a fantastic and rewarding restoration project for collectors or horology enthusiasts, backed by rare, complete factory documentation.

.The product will be professionally packed and sent safely to your address by local post.
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