Figural mantel clock Empire Gilt Bronze (Ormolu) - Gilt bronze dial - 1820
No. 83880323
Desk clock, Drum-head mantel clock, Pendulum clock, Table clock - Vincenti & Cie French Victorian walnut drum cased mantel clock Empire - Ebony, Walnut - 1850-1900
No. 83880323
Desk clock, Drum-head mantel clock, Pendulum clock, Table clock - Vincenti & Cie French Victorian walnut drum cased mantel clock Empire - Ebony, Walnut - 1850-1900
Quality antique Victorian drum head mantle pendulum clock with a French-made movement. Beautiful walnut case with ebonised accents raised on a moulded plinth and flanked by carved scrolls. Enamel dial with Roman numerals and lunar / moon hands in original brass bezel with hinged glass cover.
Made in France, c, 1870's.
Stamped "Medaille d’Argent Vincenti & Cie 1855"
Founded in 1823, Vincenti & Cie won awards at the Paris exhibitions of 1834, 1839, 1844, 1849, 1855 and 1867.
1032 g (with pendulum)
17 cm tall
21 x 9.7 cm across the base
Pendulum – 11.5 cm
Case in good antique condition. Some minor losses to veneer; small chips to glass cover near the edge; some scratches to enamel dial. The movement requires attention - it runs too fast if the pendulum is removed, but doesn't run when the pendulum is attached.
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