Antique French Boudoir Clock Set

~ French - Circa 1870 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A beautiful Louis XVI style original antique French boudoir clock set, at only 5" in depth it is particularly suitable for a smaller mantle. It is very well modelled in gilded brass with well chased and finished detailing. It is of typical Louis XVI style, rounded fretted sides and top with scrolling foliage and flowing floral swags. To the top of the case a charming figure of a cherub stands amongst the flowers, about to clash a pair of cymbals.

Classical masks are applied to the front of the clock and the candelabra and a panel below the dial features a pair of stylised dolphins. The dial is also gilt brass with 12 individual enamel cartouches and blued steel hands. The bezel is fitted with convex glass.

The French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is a replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. Click the video clip below to hear the bell and watch the clock running!

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration and there are no losses. The dial is also in excellent condition just some tiny nibbles around the winding holes. Candelabra are slightly distorted. The set makes a stunning display as you can see below. 

Retailers mark on the movement backplate

Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.