Large Napoleon III bronze pendulum mantel clock featuring a Bacchante and an angel, Paris, c. 1850
Price €1,750
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Buying & shipping
- Shipping within Germany only. Shipping costs depend on the clock and the shipping method and are given beforehand.
- Pickup in 98701 Großbreitenbach is possible.
- Payment by bank transfer in advance or in cash on pickup.
Key facts
- Notes from the seller
- “The movement has been expertly serviced and is in full working order”
- Era
- The Victorian Era (1837–1900)
- Movement
- Mechanical
- Product type
- Mantel clock
- Style
- Napoleon III
- Form
- Pendulum
- Material
- Marble, bronze, brass
- Antique
- Yes
- Vintage
- Yes
- Colour
- Gold
- Frame material
- Bronze
- Advert format
- Analogue
- Original/Reproduction
- Original
- Country of origin
- France
- Period of manufacture
- 1850–1899
- Finish
- Burnished
- Year of manufacture
- 1850
Description
The case is supported by two elaborately carved grotesque feet; two intricately decorated bronze mouldings divide the marble plinth, upon which sits a putto drinking from a shell, alongside another putto embracing him. The case was completely dismantled; all individual parts were carefully cleaned and subsequently reassembled. The burnishing is slightly worn in places; the fire-gilding is well preserved apart from slight wear; the marble has touch-ups to the edges and various chips. The movement, featuring a resting anchor escapement, has been fully overhauled and readjusted by a master watchmaker (all parts derusted, pivots polished, worn bearings replaced, 2 gears replaced, the escapement readjusted, springs checked for cracks and replaced where necessary, expertly oiled with special lubricants); it runs for approximately 14 days and strikes the half and full hours on a bell, which is unmarked. The fire-gilt dial with Roman enamel cartouches is undamaged apart from a small chip at the II (the glazed bezel is screwed in). Dimensions: Height: 60 cm Width: 45 cm Depth: 18 cm Due to the delicate nature of the case, collection in person is recommended.