STUNNING LARGE ANTIQUE FRENCH GILT BRASS CLOCK SET WITH VISIBLE PENDULUM C1880

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STUNNING LARGE ANTIQUE FRENCH GILT BRASS CLOCK SET WITH VISIBLE PENDULUM C1880:
$5597.43

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Large Antique Clock Set - Gilt Brass Portico with Visible Pendulum

~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A large and stunning original French antique portico candelabra clock set. It is in the style of Louis XVI and is designed to show the gilt brass pendulum swinging visibly below the movement. The movement is supported above 2 Corinthian columns and an elaborate rear panel fretted with scrolling foliage. The break-fronted, cushion shaped base is blind fretted and sits upon ionic capitals. To the top is an urn with pineapple final and mythical creature handles. Candelabra are conforming in style with urns upon four columns. The arms are elaborately styled as scrolling foliage. The original pineapple snuffers sit in the central nozzles as finials when not in use.It is beautifully and heavily modelled in gilt brass with finely chased detail.

The dial is also gilt brass with 12 individual enamel cartouches and blued steel hands. The rear door is also glazed to allow the movement to be seen.

The French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. The gilt brass sun burst pendulum is probably original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. Click the video clip below to hear the bell and watch the clock running!

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with just some slight wear and discolouration and there are no losses. The dial is also in excellent condition, just some chipping around the winding holes. Candelabra are slightly distorted A stunning clock set with visible pendulum.

Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

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Dimensions of clock:

inches

Height 20 3/4", Width 10", Depth 6 1/2"

Height 53 cm, Width 25 cm, Depth 16.5 cm

Dimensions of candelabra:

inches

Height 24", Width 8 1/2", Depth 8 1/2"

Height 61 cm, Width 21.5 cm, Depth 21.5 cm

About us - All of our clocks are original antiques, we source most of our clocks in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK. We prefer to buy our clocks in original 'dirty' condition. We then clean the cases using a technique we have developed over many years. We employ two qualified clockmakers who overhaul the movements. Movements are thoroughly tested until we are satisfied that they will run trouble free.

Click the movie player below to see the this actual clock run -
(large file, may take a moment to start).

International Shipping is no problem - fully insured

UK postage by courier will be £40

International shipping to USA and Europe will be £195 by Air with insurance.

Rest of the world including Australia and Far East will be £295

We use a premium courier such as UPS, DHL etc or a dedicated/specialist antiques courier.
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