Antique / French Mantel Clock

In the noted horology book "Britten's Old Clocks and Watches", G.H. Baillie defines a Grand Sonnerie movement as follows: "A form of quarter-striking in which the hour last struck is also repeated at each hour." It works like this, striking the quarter-hour on one gong and the hour on a second, slightly lower-toned gong: At 3:15 the clock strikes once on the higher chime to indicate the quarter hour, followed by three strikes on the lower chime to indicate the hour. At 3:30 the clock strikes two times on the higher chime (half-hour), followed by three chimes on the lower gong (hour). This way, if you are within hearing distance of the clock, day or night, you can tell exactly what time it is at each quarter hour A "petite sonnerie...

19th Century grandfather clock in oak. with painting scene from Tam O' Shanter with an 8 day clock works striking each hour when desired. In good working order made by the eminent c...

Exceptionally large and impressive wall clock by the eminenant clockmaker "CAUSARD HGR DU ROY SUIV.T LA COUR" in remarkably fine original condition the gilding brilliant and the ...

Fine single fusee wall clock by Wehrle of Switzerland.

Georgian Mahogany chest of drawers with secret drawers withn, The priamary wood is mahogany wth the secondary wood in oak of the highest qality and in wonderful condition,. The dra...

During the Regency period it was very much the height of opulence to inlay delicately shaped pieces of brass design into wood. This pen and ink stand...

French (Mid-19th Century) Chinoiserie design faience 6-sided mantel clock with foo dog top and elephant heads on sides. (by JULES VIEILLARD, Bordeau France) (Not working)

A fine quality and rare, Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Signed Miyao bronze mantel clock. Having a charming drummer boy above a drum like surround to t...

A very fine antique French chinoiserie, doré bronze, and Imari porcelain three-piece clock graniture. The porcelain is marvelously hand-painted with intricately designed flowers, pea...

Handcrafted and rare, Asian style, hand-painted & gilt table, desk or mantel clock. This rare combination-of-styles clock is in good condition, in perfect working order and a joy to...

Natural finished pine with a lovely aged patina; base section has four unusual vertical sliding doors and three drawers; top section has three shelves for plates...

Decorative, antique table clock with elaborate painting on the case and dial. chinoiserie. China art.