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Antique French Ormolu Rococo Cartel Wall Clock - Dolphin
About the Item
A beautiful original antique French cartel wall clock, circa 1880. It is finely made in ormolu (finely gilded bronze doré), in the Rococo style, and features a dolphin to the top, riding a C scroll of surf. The case is formed of flowing splashes of scrolls and acanthus. It is in stunning condition, finely modelled with good original gilding.
The large dial is porcelain enamel on copper with separate minute ring and brass 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 a original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock running, please ask and we will send it to you.
Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration. The dial is also in excellent with no damage.
Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
Dimensions of clock:
inches: Height 24", Width 10 1/2", Depth 4 3/4"
centimetres: Height 61 cm, Width 26.5 cm, Depth 12 cm
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)
- Style:Rococo (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- 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 in excellent with no damage.
- Seller Location:Belper, GB
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