Large and Stunning Classical Gilt Bronze
~ Antique French
/ Belgian
- Circa 1880 ~
~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled and running ~~
A stunning original gilt bronze clock set
by the famous bronze foundry "Compagnie Des Bronzes"
of Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Brussels. It is
of fine quality, beautifully finished and gilded, and is modelled in a
restrained and chic classical style. The clock is surmounted by an urn, mythical
creatures form the two handles. To the sides are masks and it sits on scroll
feet. The matching Candelabra are specially designed to sit on a mantle shelf
with the sconces arranged in two rows.
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Compagnie Des Bronzes
built an international reputation for monumental bronzes, producing many
important items. Their signature mark is on the rear of
the clock, the movement and one of the candelabra.
The dial is heavy silvered bronze with convex
glass. It is mounted with 12 individual enamel cartouches and is complete with
original fretted blued steel hands.
The French movement
is of very high quality and has the "Cie Des Bronzes"
mark on the movement backplate. It is of the best quality, featuring rack
striking and pin-pallet escapement. It is in excellent clean and running condition having
been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8
days on one wind and strikes the hours and halves on a sonorous coiled gong. Click the video clip below to hear
the gong and watch the clock running!
Condition of the case is
excellent with clean and bright, highly polished finish and there are no losses.
There are some minor areas of wear, marks and discoloration in places. The dial has some
very slight chipping around the enamel cartouches and a couple of light
scratches to the silvering.
Complete with original pendulum and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions
supplied if required.
Dimensions of clock: inches Height 17 1/2", Width 10 3/4", Depth 9" centimetres Height 44.5 cm, Width 27.5 cm, Depth 23 cm Dimensions of candelabra: inches Height 20 1/2", Width 10 1/2", Depth 6 1/2" centimetres Height 52 cm, Width 27 cm, Depth 16.5 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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Compagnie Des Bronzes
mark is on the movement backplate, rear of the clock and the rear of one
candelabra.
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