Rare Cherub On A Swing Boudoir Clock

~ French - Circa 1870 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A super, rare original antique French clock featuring a cherub swinging back and forth as the pendulum. This is the Farcot version, the best one, patented by Farcot in 1862. It uses a double escapement with a half moon pallet to achieve the front to back motion for the cherub. The front plate of the movement is skeletonised and is visible through the centre of the dial. The case is beautifully simple and chic, made of the semi-translucent rock alabaster. It is the rarer, smaller oval version of the alabaster case, and is a cream colour with some faint orange veining. The original cherub pendulum is gilt metal. This is a delightful clock to watch, please see the video below.

The dial is enamel on copper in the form of a ring around the centre which is open to allow the skeletonised movement to be seen. Please note, this type of clock does not have a glazed bezel or a rear door.

The French movement is by Farcot and is of lovely quality. We have fully overhauled it and tested it to ensure proper running. It runs for 8 days on one wind. Click the video clip below to watch the clock running!

Condition of the case is good, alabaster is a delicate material and there is some old repair work to the drum and one of the pillars. This has been well carried out and is strong. There are also some marks, discolouration and nibbles to the edges, particularly to the rear of the top and around the top portion of the case. The dial is also in good condition with just some faint hailing and a small mark on the 12. The metal work including the cherub is in good clean and bright condition, there is some wear to the gilding on the cherub. This is a rare and delightful clock to add to your collection.

   
Eugéne Farcot clockmakers mark on the movement backplate

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