Antique French Four Glass Crystal Regulator Clock Set in Onyx and Ormolu ~ French - Circa 1890 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~ A superb and chic antique French four glass regulator. It features a mercury compensated pendulum gently swinging behind the beveled glass. The case is constructed of beautifully variegated onyx, mounted with ormolu and is classical in design. The urns of conforming design with goddess motifs to the handles.

The dial is porcelain enamel on copper, delicately decorated with floral swags and a bird. It is complete with it's original finely fretted gilt brass hands.

The French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Mercury compensated pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a coiled gong. 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 with some slight wear and discolouration. The onyx is also excellent with a good polish, some tiny nibbles to the edges. The glass is in very good condition, the left hand panel has a small chip to the edge. The dial is also in excellent condition just some tiny nibbles to the winding holes. 

Complete with original 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).