Rare Cherub on a Swing Antique French Boudoir Clock with Visible Escapement

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About the Item

A super, rare original antique French clock featuring a cherub swinging back and forth as the pendulum, circa 1870. It uses a single escape wheel with pin-pallets acting at 90 degrees to achieve the back and forth swing. The beauty of this design is that the escapement is between the plates and therefore visible through the skeletonised front plate of the movement through the centre of the dial. This is a delightful clock to watch. The case is beautifully simple and chic, made of the semi-translucent rock alabaster, with a beautifully thin urn to the top and gilt metal acanthus to the pillars and feet. The original cherub pendulum is gilt metal. The dial is enamel on copper in the form of a ring around the centre which is open to allow the skeletonised movement to be seen including the pin-pallet escapement. Please note, this type of clock does not have a glazed bezel or a rear door. The French movement is of lovely quality and runs beautifully. We have fully overhauled it and tested it to ensure proper running. It runs for 8 days on one wind. Click the video clip below to watch the clock running! Condition of the case is very good, the alabaster is crisp and clean with a good polish. Alabaster is a delicate material and there is some marking, discolouration and nibbles to the edges. The dial is also in excellent condition with no damage. The metal work including the cherub is in excellent clean and bright condition This is a rare and delightful clock to add to your collection. Paris clockmaker's mark on the movement backplate along with "Patent" in French Complete with original pendulum and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required. Dimensions of clock: Inches: Height 12", width 8 1/4", depth 3 1/2" Centimetres: Height 31 cm, width 21 cm, depth 9 cm Shipping within UK £25 Shipping to USA / Europe £55 by air fully insured World wide shipping - £75 by air fully insured.

Dimensions:
Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Style:
Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Alabaster,Ormolu
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1870
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Fully working and tested. Alabaster is crisp and clean with a good polish. Alabaster is a delicate material and there is some marking, discolouration and nibbles to the edges. The dial is also in excellent condition. Ormolu is clean and bright.
Seller Location:
Belper, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: RSC27311stDibs: LU2496313992772

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