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Huge Antique French Gilt Bronze Classical Clock Set

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A huge and magnificent antique French classical clock set, dating from circa 1890 and standing at over 25" in height. The clock is architecturally formed with large lions mask handles, a goddess mask, hairy paw feet and a large urn to the top. Candelabra are conforming in style with 5 graceful arms. The original gilding is in beautiful condition. The large dial is porcelain enamel on copper with a gilt bronze centre and blued steel hands. The French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is an old replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock 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 discoloration. The dial is also in excellent condition, just a light hairline near the eight o'clock. Candelabra arms have a couple of small repairs and are slight distorted. Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required. Dimensions of clock: Inches: Height 23 3/4", width 13 3/4", depth 10 3/4" Centimetres: Height 60.5 cm, width 35 cm, depth 27.5 cm Dimensions of candelabra: Inches: Height 25 1/4", width 11 1/2", depth 11 1/2" Centimetres: Height 64 cm, width 29 cm, depth 29 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.25 in (64.14 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Repaired: The movement has been fully overhauled and tested by our clockmaker to ensure trouble free running. Wear consistent with age and use. The original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear. The dial is also in excellent condition, just a light hairline near the eight o'clock. Candelabra arms have a couple of small repairs and are slight distorted.
  • Seller Location:
    Belper, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RSC22381stDibs: LU2496321955192

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