Large Louis XVI Clock Set by Vincenti

~ French - Circa 1870 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A large and superb original antique French clock set, beautifully modelled in gilt bronze in the style of Louis XVI. It is profusely decorated with acanthus, scrolls to the sides, an urn of flowers to the top and a fretted front panel of acanthus, allowing the pendulum to be seen gently swinging within. Candelabra are of conforming style with acanthus handled urns and four sweeping arms. They are complete with original snuffers that sit in the central nozzle as finials when not in use.  

The stunning dial is also gilt bronze with 12 individual enamel cartouches and blued steel hands. To the centre is a cartouche signed by the  Belgian retailer F Breuer of Liege. The rear door is glazed to allow the movement to be seen.

The French movement is by Vincenti and is of high quality. The company's Medaille d'Argent 1855 mark is on the backplate. It 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 with no damage. Candelabra are slightly distorted. The set makes a stunning display as you can see below. 

 
Vincenti et Cie clockmaker's mark on the movement backplate and the retailers cartouche on the dial

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