Figural mantel clock Louis XVI Style Spelter - 1850-1900
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An 1850–1900 French spelter figural mantel clock in antique Louis XVI style, with an eight-day mechanical movement that strikes the hours and half-hours, supplied with winding key, pendulum, and bell, and in excellent working order with certificate of authenticity.
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19th Century - France "Allegory of Agriculture, Mill" - Delivery includes invoice and certificate of authenticity.
- Mantel clock - Lively medieval rural scene.
- The eight-day mechanical bronze movement with key has been serviced and oiled. It runs and strikes the hours and half-hours and comes with its pendulum, bell, and key.
- The miller's wife, in period dress, stands before the mill, with a sheep at her side.
- Atop the clock, the mill with its staircase is set amidst a backdrop of sheaves and stalks, a flower basket, floral and leafy ornamentation, a sack of wheat, acanthus leaves, and scrolls.
- The eight-day mechanical bronze movement with key has been serviced and oiled. It runs and strikes the hours and half-hours and comes with its pendulum, bell, and key.
- Superb white enamel dial with Roman numerals and minute markers, pair of openwork "Bréguet" hands.
- Height 27 cm / 11" - Width 26 cm / 10.5" - Depth 10 cm / 4" - Weight 1.790 kg / 64 oz (unboxed)
- Secure and protected shipping via Colissimo registered mail with insurance, tracking number, and signature required upon delivery.
19th Century - France "Allegory of Agriculture, Mill" - Delivery includes invoice and certificate of authenticity.
- Mantel clock - Lively medieval rural scene.
- The eight-day mechanical bronze movement with key has been serviced and oiled. It runs and strikes the hours and half-hours and comes with its pendulum, bell, and key.
- The miller's wife, in period dress, stands before the mill, with a sheep at her side.
- Atop the clock, the mill with its staircase is set amidst a backdrop of sheaves and stalks, a flower basket, floral and leafy ornamentation, a sack of wheat, acanthus leaves, and scrolls.
- The eight-day mechanical bronze movement with key has been serviced and oiled. It runs and strikes the hours and half-hours and comes with its pendulum, bell, and key.
- Superb white enamel dial with Roman numerals and minute markers, pair of openwork "Bréguet" hands.
- Height 27 cm / 11" - Width 26 cm / 10.5" - Depth 10 cm / 4" - Weight 1.790 kg / 64 oz (unboxed)
- Secure and protected shipping via Colissimo registered mail with insurance, tracking number, and signature required upon delivery.
Details
Style subtype
Louis XVI Style
Era
1400-1900
Clock type
Figural mantel clock
Model
G.R.
Material
Spelter
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power Reserve
8 day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Style
Antique
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
27 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
1.79 kg
Winding Key
Yes
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