Antique French Empire Ormolu and Marble Portico Clock Set ~ Eagle ~ French - Circa 1890 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~ A stunning original antique French clock set. It is of Empire design in crisp white Carrera marble and ormolu (finely gilded bronze). To the top is a beautifully modelled spread eagle with flaming finals to the sides. The clock is supported by two tapered columns with the ormolu pendulum swinging between.

 Candelabra are of slender form with tall white marble columns and three branches and a flaming torché finial. The whole garniture embellished with stylised classical anthemion ormolu bronze mounts. The dial is porcelain enamel with floral swags with it's original blued steel Breguet hands and convex glass. The rear door is glazed with frosted glass.

The French movement is of high quality and is by A. D. Mougin. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Ormolu pendulum is orignal. 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 ormolu is in excellent clean and bright condition with some minor marks, discolouration or tarnish. The marble is also excellent with just some tiny nibbles to the edges and some slight discolouration.  

A. D. Mougin clockmakers mark on the movement backplate

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

Click the movie player below to see the this actual clock run -
(large file, may take a moment to start).