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A Fine Quality Ormolu French Mantel Clock Circa 1870.
image of the decorative dial with painted classical muse centre.
Detail of the griffin case casting
Detail of the figurine casting to the top of the clock
Showroom image of the french mantel clock at an angle
Image of the fully restored 8 day French movement
Image of the clock and pendulum
  1. A Fine Quality Ormolu French Mantel Clock Circa 1870.
  2. image of the decorative dial with painted classical muse centre.
  3. Detail of the griffin case casting
  4. Detail of the figurine casting to the top of the clock
  5. Showroom image of the french mantel clock at an angle
  6. Image of the fully restored 8 day French movement
  7. Image of the clock and pendulum

A Fine Quality Ormolu French Mantel Clock Circa 1870.

£2,250.00

Dimensions
Height: 36cm
Width: 32cm
Depth: 12cm
Key Details
  • Two Year Mechanical Guarantee
  • UK Mainland Delivery Included
  • Sympathetically Restored
  • Genuine Clock
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A fine quality French ormolu, gilt bronze, mantel clock with decorated blue porcelain panels, circa 1870, retailed by Joshua Penlington of Liverpool and Paris

The ornate case with finely cast detailed mouldings, surmounted by a beautifully cast bust of a young woman, flanked by high quality castings of griffins, raised on toupie and scrolled feet.

The painted porcelain dial with Roman numeral chapter ring, signed Jos Penlington Paris, decorated to the centre with a finely executed painting and surrounded by gold leaf motifs, further decoration and painted young woman to the lower section.

The fully restored spring driven twin barrel movement, striking the hours on a single bell.

Stamped to the backplate AB within a star (Achille Brocot) and numbered 1633 17 – 1.

Blued steel hands

This high quality mantel clock is in fine original condition with the movement fully restored by our FBHI and Worshipful Clockmakers Company awarded horologist.

Please contact us for delivery details.

Achille Brocot (1817 – 1878) was a renowned 19th-century French clockmaker.

All of our clocks have been sympathetically restored and have been expertly vetted for originality and good working order.

All clocks purchased from us are guaranteed for two years.

Our horologist is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute (FBHI), having 50 years of full time professional engagement in the repair & restoration of clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the recipient of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers Bronze Medal.

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