Please Before Bidding Collection Only From Folkestone Kent No courier or Post Options!
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Louis XV Boulle French Style Mantel Gilt Clock With Pendulum
I've had this clock for 7 years & I Traveled over 270 miles round trip to get it
Movement had A oil service In December 2017
This vintage hand painted clock has A gilt designed with A nice red crackle paint with subtle designs,based on the movement this was made In 1973 I think? Movement 151-070 Lauris West Germany
it looks so much older which is a nice touch without the hassle the pre 1900 clocks can be when running
Strikes on A bell,hour strike variously depending on what time it is & single strike on 30 mins.
Pendulum can be seen through the small glass window up close,It has a sun face bob pendulum
also It has a nice side panels and over all in good condition for the age
The only reason for sale I got another clock very similar,so this has to find a new home,comes from a smoke free home and been running fine since owning it,
It’s A Pretty Heavy Clock ,19.5" Inches High & Just Over 9" Inches Wide ,Comes With Key
8 day movement,strikes a bell and fully working also been in use since I purchased it.I don't use polish or harsh chemicals on the exterior case simply a slight soft brush every once in a blue moon
The clock is not new so obviously will show signs of use & age related marks please look at all pictures including links below to satisfy your needs please
Video links
https://vimeo.com/260548142
Movement
https://vimeo.com/260548473
Pics link
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Sun face Pendulum
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It's a good looking clock in my opinion much better then pictures are showing
Please note when moving clocks they need to be handled with care and will need to be set up you have to know this so it doesn't come as a surprise, I can give you instructions when you come to collect it if you unsure about older clocks,
Example :
No it does not need A battery :-)
No it won't be precise as a Quartz :-)
No it does not run on solar power :-)
No it's not made of plastic :-)
Yes you will need to service it every 4 to 5 years for best performance
Yes you need to wind it every 7 days
Yes you need to treat it with respect
Yes you can hear the pendulum rotating
Subject to your hearing is good or not
Once Again Before Bidding Collection Only From Folkestone Kent No courier or Post Options!
Strictly Collection From The Ebay Account Holder Only! This Is Not Negotiable!