Superb Large Rococo Table Clock

~ French - Circa 1870 ~

~~ Excellent condition ~~

This is a simply stunning antique Louis XV style table clock dating from around 1870. The case is finely modelled in brass with elaborate and bold C scrolls, fretted panels lined with velvet and a large naturalistically modelled base. The top of the the clock is surmounted by a cherub holding a horn. The large dial is mounted with 12 individual cartouches on a heavy brass plate and is compete with the original blued steel hands.                  

The French movement is of high quality. It is a large plate movement with striking and pin-pallet escapement.  It runs for 8 days and strikes half hourly on a bell and is complete with an old replacement pendulum. It has been fully overhauled by our clock maker and is in excellent working order. Click the movie below to hear the bell and watch the clock running!

Condition of the case is excellent with no losses and the clock has a lovely clean and bright finish. The dial is also in excellent condition with no significant chips or scratches to the cartouches.   

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

A stunning clock to add to your collection!

Click the movie player below to hear and see the clock run - large file, may take a moment to start.

International Shipping is no problem - fully insured

UK postage by courier will be �20

International shipping to USA will be �55 by Air with insurance.

Australia and Far East will be �75

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