Gründerzeit pendulum mantel clock and table clock, circa 1870, made of gilded bronze
Key facts
- Country of manufacture
- France
- Production time
- around 1870
Description
The openwork clock case, featuring lattice inserts, is mounted centrally on a plinth supported by four legs; to the right and left are two lion’s heads with handles in their mouths, whilst the top is crowned by a vase-shaped finial; it is in good condition; the gilding is partially worn away. The entire case has been dismantled and cleaned. The movement, featuring a spring-suspended pendulum and a hook escapement, has been fully overhauled and readjusted by a master watchmaker (all parts derusted, pivots polished, worn bearings replaced, the escape wheel reground and polished, 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-hours and full hours on a bell. The beautiful cartouche dial with 12 enamelled cartouches is in good condition; only one cartouche (I) is cracked or damaged. Dimensions: Height: 44.5 cm Width: 27 cm Depth: 14 cm