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Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock Set - Cupid
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A beautiful antique French ormolu clock set in the Rococo style. It features cupid as a cherub, seated to the top with torch and quiver of arrows, offering a posy of flowers. The case made of finely gilded bronze in the Louis XV style of bold scrolling acanthus forming a waisted case, standing upon a base. Fabric fretted panels lighten the design.
Candelabra are formed of boldly scrolling foliage with four lights. Snuffers sit in the central sconces when the candelabra are not in use. The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with finely fretted gilt brass hands. The rear door is also glazed to allow the movement to be seen and the clock is decorated in the round allowing you to display on a table or in front of a mirror. The bottom of the pendulum can be glimpsed gently swinging within the case.
The French movement is of high quality and is by Vincenti. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock, 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. The dial is also excellent with no damage, just a light hairline. Candelabra are slightly distorted.
Vincenti clockmaker's mark on the movement backplate
Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
Dimensions of clock:
inches: Height 16 1/4", Width 9", Depth 7 1/2"
centimetres: Height 41.5 cm, Width 23 cm, Depth 19 cm
Dimensions of candelabra (overall with snuffers in):
inches: Height 16 1/2", Width 8", Depth 8"
centimetres: Height 42 cm, Width 20.5 cm, Depth 20.5 cm
- Creator:Vincenti et Cie (Clockmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 3
- Style:Rococo (In the Style Of)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1870
- 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. The dial is also excellent with no damage, just a light hairline. Candelabra are slightly distorted.
- Seller Location:Belper, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: RSC34941stDibs: LU2496341617632

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