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19th Century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Mantel Clock

$9,231.36
£6,800
€7,971.71
CA$12,711.66
A$14,226.70
CHF 7,447.17
MX$172,828.58
NOK 94,560.11
SEK 89,233.61
DKK 59,483

About the Item

A superb 19th century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Egyptian style Mantel Clock This clock was produced in the French Empire period, in the first quarter of the nineteenth century. At a result of Napoleon’s Campaign in Egypt there was a renewed interest in classical antiquity. This is reflected in the two high-quality ormolu sphinxes in the niches on the base of the case. This austere mahogany-veneered oak case has a door at the back to access the movement and the pendulum. The case rests on four gilt brass bun feet. The circular enamel dial has a fine chapter ring with Roma hour numerals, Arabic quarter-hour, five-minute and minute divisions. It is protected by a convex glass, set in an engine-turned gilt brass bezel. It is signed à Paris. The time is indicated by a fine pair of blued steel Breguet hands. The spring-driven eight-day movement consists of going and striking trains. The going train has anchor escapement with a short silk-suspended pendulum, whilst the count-wheel controlled striking train indicates the hours fully and the half hours with one stroke on a bell, mounted on the backplate of the movement.
  • Creator:
    Breguet a Paris (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 7.76 in (19.7 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800-1815
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Fabulous condition, perfect working order.
  • Seller Location:
    Oxfordshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4936234105632

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