Exceptional Antique French Ormolu and Red Marble Clock Set - Cherubs
by Charles Hour of Paris

~ French - Circa 1900 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A truly exceptional original antique French clock set. It is made of exquisitely cast ormolu (Finely gilded bronze) mounted on a fine red specimen marble. The clock is held aloft in a bronze sphere by twirling acanthus scrolls. To the top a pair of cherubs, full of charm and mischief climb on top. The candelabra feature cherubs holding the three lights formed as acanthus. The maker is Charles Hour of Rue St Anastase, Paris. This is a stunning clock in beautiful condition with a rich original gild.  

The dial is formed on the front face of the bronze sphere with individually gilt brass letters, it is complete with its original "cupid's arrows" hands also in gilt brass.

The French movement is of high quality and is by Vincenti et Cie. It in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. The backplate has both the Charles Hour mark and the Vincenti mark. The special clump pendulum is original. 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 bronze sphere is also in excellent condition just some small marks and some wear around the winding holes. The marble is also excellent with a good polish. There may have been a repair to one of the candelabra bases at some point or it could be a natural fissure in the rock, it is not noticeable. The candelabra bases and metal work have been discretely drilled for electrical cables at some time. Candelabra are slightly distorted.  The set makes a really stunning display as you can see below. 

  
Vincenti et Cie clockmakers mark along with the retails mark of Charles Hour of Paris

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