Superb
and Very Large
Rococo Red Lacquer and Ormolu Bracket Clock ~ Antique French
- Circa 1880 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully working ~~
A very large and stunning Rococo bracket clock,
on its original bracket it is almost 4 feet in height. (See the picture below
showing one of our Rococo clock sets for size comparison). The shape is the
classic rococo key hole shape with glazed door to the front and glazed panels to
the side, allowing the pendulum to be seen swinging within. It is red
Vernis Martin style lacquer work, exquisitely painted with
floral swags. The Ormolu mounts (Doré Bronze or fine gilded brass / bronze) are
finely modelled and crisply chased with a lovely clean and bright original
gilding. To the top is a beautifully large and flamboyant rococo finial.
Using our secure server ~~ or ~~ £6995 English Pounds Sterling Shipping within UK approx £60 by specialist carrier. Shipping to USA / Europe approx £300 Shipping
by air using specialist antiques shipper fully insured. Please email your
zip code for a shipping quote. stock code: RSC2213
The dial is ormolu
mounted with 24 individual enamel cartouches for the hours and minutes and one
to the centre. It is fitted with the original hand cut and blued steel hands.
The French movement is of the highest quality and has the Paris retailers mark on the movement
backplate. It is the large square plated version of the Pendule de
Paris movement and has the benefit of pin-pallet escapement. It is in excellent clean and running condition having
been fully serviced by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8
days on one wind 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 lacquer is in very good condition, there are a few very minor
losses, slight scratches, knocks etc and a few small areas of touching in.
Around the glazed side panels there is some minor flaking. The left hand glass
has a tiny crack at one corner. The finish of the lacquer is very good, bright
and clean with an slight antique crackelure to some areas. The Ormolu is bright
and clean with no losses. Dial is also excellent with just one tiny hairline
near the right hand winding hole, no chips or scratches. The front door lock is
fully working with the original key.
Complete with original pendulum, door key, bell and a suitable winding key. Full setting up instructions
supplied if required. Dimensions of clock: inches Height 44 1/2", Width 18", Depth 9" overall with base centimetres Height 113 cm, Width 46 cm, Depth 23 cm Dimensions of clock: inches Height 33", Width 16 1/2", Depth 6 3/4" without base centimetres Height 84 cm, Width 42 cm, Depth 17.5 cm
About us
- All of our clocks are original antiques, we source most of our clocks in
France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK. We prefer to buy our clocks in
original 'dirty' condition. We then clean the cases using a technique we have
developed over many years. We employee two qualified clockmakers who overhaul
the movements. Movements are thoroughly tested until we are satisfied that they
will run trouble free.
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Click the movie player below to see the this actual clock
run -
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Paris retailers mark on the movement backplate
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