An18th century French country made iron framed lantern clock.
White faience ceramic dial.
Cast brass fret to the top of the dial
Iron posted frame movement with tall feet.
Countwheel striking.
Anchor escapement.
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Condition.
The movement is in dirty tarnished condition with relatively superficial rust to the steelwork.
Moderate wear to the pinions, wheels and pivots consistent with the age of the clock.
The wheel trains run when pressure is applied to them.
The escapement functions correctly with minimal drop.
The movement is complete.
No pendulum, drive weights or cord.
Dimensions.
Overall height of movement to top of front fret 40.6 cm (16”)
Dial diameter 24 cm (9 1/2”)
Overall movement depth front to back tip of hands stud to tip backcock 19 cm (7 1/2")
Plates 11cm /(4 3/4 ”) deep x 14.6 cm (5 3/4") wide
Internal height between plates 16.3 cm
Packed weight 7.4 kg
46 x 32 x 34 cm