Table/desk clock - P.R. - - Zamac - 1850-1900

Antique French Mantel Clock - "The Haymaker" - Sèvres Style Porcelain Plaques - c. 1880

An elegant and finely detailed 19th-century French mantel clock (pendule de Paris) in the Rococo / Louis XIV style, dating to circa 1870–1890.

The ornate case is cast from gilt zamak (régule) with a beautiful original gold finish, showing light age-related patina. It is surmounted by a beautifully sculpted allegorical figure of a young country woman holding a rake ("The Haymaker"), a classic pastoral theme highly popular in French decorative arts during the late 19th century.

The clock features a stunning celestial blue (bleu céleste) Sèvres-style porcelain dial with individual Roman numeral cartouches and a hand-painted floral center.
The lower section of the base is further enriched with two matching hand-painted porcelain plaques depicting floral bouquets, both of which are entirely intact and free of cracks.

Technical & Condition Report:

- Dimensions: Height : 35 cm, Width : 35 cm, Depth 13.5 cm.

- Movement: Original French 8-day brass movement, stamped with the artisan workshop mark "P.R." and serial number "10194". Equipped with a round count-wheel striking mechanism on a bronze bell (strikes on the half-hour and full hours).

- Suspension: Steel spring suspension (suspension à lame).

- Condition: The movement appears complete with its original counting wheel, hammer, and back door intact. It has not been recently tested for timekeeping or functionality and is being sold as a restoration project (for overhaul/service).

- Defects: The front glass bezel is missing. The gilt case shows minor surface wear, dust accumulation in the crevices, and light oxidation spots typical for its age. The central ornamental mask on the front base is present but requires tightening from the back.

A wonderful and authentic project piece for collectors, horologists, or restoration enthusiasts.

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