Large Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rococo Cartel Wall Clock

About the Item

A large and stunning original antique French Cartel Wall clock in finely gilded bronze, dating from around 1880. Elegantly designed in the Rococo style of Louis XV, it is formed of bold, scrolling acanthus mounted with upward scrolling flowers. Surmounted by a pierced arched arcade with a garland of leaves and flowers. The large dial is porcelain enamel on copper with its original foliate pierced and engraved hands made of gilt brass. The French movement is of high quality and is by Samuel Marti. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is a replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video available, please ask and we will send you a link. Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration. Dial is also very good with just some fine hairlines near the twelve o'clock. Samuel Marti clockmaker's mark on the movement backplate Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required. Dimensions of clock: inches: Height 20", Width 12 3/4", Depth 5 1/4" centimetres: Height 50.5 cm, Width 32.5 cm, Depth 13 cm.

Dimensions:

Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)

Style:

Rococo (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Ormolu

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1880

Condition:

Repaired: Fully overhauled and tested. Wear consistent with age and use. Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration. Dial is also very good with just some fine hairlines near the twelve o'clock.

Seller Location:

Belper, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: RSC34051stDibs: LU2496327367432

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