Table/desk clock - Vincenti und Cie - Marble, brass - 1850-1900

Antique French marble mantel clock (Marble pendulum)
​Manufacturer / movement: Vincenti & Cie (on the movement with the official stamp “Médaille d'Argent 1855”)
​Epoch: Second half of the 19th century (c. 1855 – 1900)
​Materials: Black marble with decorative elements and inserts of green marble.
​Detailed description
​This French mantel clock is a classic antique piece made of marble, characterized by its robust and elegant architectural design (Napoleon III style). The round dial with gilded Roman numerals is protected by a glass with a brass frame and features a visible escapement (with visible jewels/moving components) in the upper area, a very striking horological detail. Additionally, the circular viewing window in the center reveals the pendulum, marked with “R = A.” The interior mechanism bears the famous maker’s stamp of Vincenti et Cie.
​Technical and aesthetic condition
​Functionality: The clock and the striking mechanism are functional.
​Condition notes:
​There is a crack in the rear marble door.
​The latch handle of the rear marble door is improvised.
​There is an adhesive spot on the hammer of the striking mechanism.
​Important: These small imperfections are purely cosmetic and on the back; they do not affect the function of the clock or the striking mechanism.
​A charming collectible, ideal for decorating a classic interior.