Description: Exceptional and rare French mantel clock dating from the reign of their last monarch, Louis XVI (1774-1792). Offered in good condition and very good working order with original sunburst pendulum and a suitable winding key. This two train clock with fusee movement is especially rare since it strikes the hour only (number of hours) and is of 7 days duration, not 8. There is silk suspended, sunburst pendulum, anchor escapement and rack strike with the movement incredibly fine the line on the trains only 0.5mm wide. No makers mark to be found. The glorious case of white/black marble, golden ormolu and cast, patinated bronze. Finely executed detail to the cherubs with applied ormolu decoration across the case. The top finial an eagle clutching a laurel garland astride a globe. Weighs 8.5kg before wrapping. Stands 16.25" (41cm) high, 9.75" (25cm) wide and 4.25" (11cm) deep. The dial is 4.5" diameter. Offered for sale BUY IT NOW... Please have a good look at the pictures and message me should you require more information. Be sure to check out my other clocks etcetera... A fine & rare clock for the connoisseur....... AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE Thank you for looking! RARE ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI MANTEL CLOCK twin fusee MARBLE BRONZE, GOLD ORMOLU Click images to enlarge Description Exceptional and rare French mantel clock dating from the reign of their last monarch, Louis XVI (1774-1792). Offered in good condition and very good working order with original sunburst pendulum and a suitable winding key. This two train clock with fusee movement is especially rare since it strikes the hour only (number of hours) and is of 7 days duration, not 8. There is silk suspended, sunburst pendulum, anchor escapement and rack strike with the movement incredibly fine the line on the trains only 0.5mm wide. No makers mark to be found. The glorious case of white/black marble, golden ormolu and cast, patinated bronze. Finely executed detail to the cherubs with applied ormolu decoration across the case. The top finial an eagle clutching a laurel garland astride a globe. Weighs 8.5kg before wrapping. Stands 16.25" (41cm) high, 9.75" (25cm) wide and 4.25" (11cm) deep. The dial is 4.5" diameter. Offered for sale BUY IT NOW... Please have a good look at the pictures and message me should you require more information. Be sure to check out my other clocks etcetera... A fine & rare clock for the connoisseur....... AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE Thank you for looking! Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. The complete eBay Selling Solution. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 2800 GBP
Location: Redhill, Surrey
End Time: 2024-11-30T20:29:40.000Z
Shipping Cost: 220.1 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
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Features: 8 Day Movement, Keys, Winders, Pendulum/Moving Parts, Striking/Repeating
Item Width: 25cm
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1800
Frame Material: Marble
Item Length: 11cm
Item Height: 41cm
Vintage: No
Era: Pre-Victorian (Pre-1837)
Power Source: Mainsprings
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Material: Brass, Glass, Marble, Ormolu, Porcelain
Colour: Multicoloured
Display Type: Analogue
Item Weight: 8.5kg
Finish: Bronze
Brand: Unbranded
Style: Antique
Antique: Yes
Room: Any Room
Chime Sequence: Hour bell strike
Movement: Double Fusee
Type: Mantel Clock
Original/Reproduction: Original
