Antique Clock French 19th Century Bronze Bell Striking Ormolu Mantel Clock 1860

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Seller: clocks_1 ✉️ (131) 98.4%, Location: Southport, GB, Ships to: GB & many other countries, Item: 256424664339 Antique Clock French 19th Century Bronze Bell Striking Ormolu Mantel Clock 1860. This fine clock stands upon a rectangular base with bracket fee and swept plinth housing two hand painted Sevres porcelain panels depicting floral garlands against a bleau celeste backgrounds. The whole raised on scrolled feet. Item Details Antique French Empire Mantel Clock, Circa 1860 Signed Richard And Co Paris Offers Welcome A exquisite example of a 19th century Victorian French ormolu and bronze mantel clock depicting a lady draped in fine and flowing garments holding a lamb in one hand whilst holding its food in another. The figure has been finely chiselled; she has very realistic features; pay particular attention to the face, hands and finger nails. The clock demonstrates the finest quality of craftsmanship. To the front elevation, the clock features a Sevres hand painted dial with bleau celeste background and individual white cartouches with hand painted black Roman numerals and gold outer chapter indicating minute marks surrounded by a beaded ormolu rim. This fine clock stands upon a rectangular base with bracket fee and swept plinth housing two hand painted Sevres porcelain panels depicting floral garlands against a bleau celeste backgrounds. The whole raised on scrolled feet.  The clock features a twin train 8 day mechanical movement regulated by a countwheel and striking the hours and half on a bell. The mechanism is signed by the prolific 19th century clock manufacturers, Richard And Co Paris. The pendulum, winding key and bell are present. Approximate dimensions: 37 cm high x 32 cm wide Approximate Weight: 2534 Grams Condition: Overall, the clock is in good working condition. The ormolu is in good condition and retains a very good colour. Please note, whilst the clock currently works, during transport, all clocks are moved around a lot, and therefore, they may require setting up upon receiving them as well as the possibility of requiring professional assistance or a service as they can get 'stuck'. There is no guarantee that the clock will work smoothly after it has been transported. Please study the pictures and ask any questions that you may have.
  • Condition: Used
  • Origin: France
  • Antique: Yes
  • Signed By: Richard And Co Paris
  • Power Source: Mechanical
  • Year Manufactured: 1860
  • Colour: Gold
  • Vintage: No
  • Display Type: Roman Numerals
  • Style: Antique
  • Frame Material: Ormolu
  • Features: 8 Day Movement
  • Finish: Bronze
  • Movement: Mechanical
  • Character: Classical Lady
  • Signed: Yes
  • Material: Bronze
  • Number Type: Roman Numerals
  • Brand: Antique
  • Chime Sequence: Bell Striking
  • Type: Mantel Clock
  • Era: Victorian (1837-1900)
  • Model: Mantel Clock
  • Theme: Classicism
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: France

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