Antique French Brass Cubed Mantel Clock Dome Top 8-day Gong Striking Serviced)

Antique French Brass Cubed Mantel Clock Dome Top 8-Day Gong Striking Serviced) Item Specifics • Brand: French (Unbranded / Maker Marks if applicable) • Type: Mantel Clock / Bracket Clock / Table Clock • Movement: Mechanical (8-Day) • Features: 8-Day, Gong Striking, Arabic Numerals, Dome Top • Material: Ormolu / Brass / Gilt Bronze • Era / Time Period Manufactured: Early 20th Century (1900-1919) • Origin: France • Display Type: Analogue • Style: Gothic Revival / Renaissance Revival Item Description Magnificent Antique French Ormolu Cubed Mantel Clock Intricate Architectural Case — Circa 1900 Up for auction/sale is a spectacular example of late Victorian/Edwardian French horology. This imposing French Ormolu Cubed Mantel Clock features an architectural, high-set rectangular framework decorated with breathtakingly intricate openwork filigree. The heavily cast case is left strictly in its original antique condition, presenting a rich, deep golden tone with wonderful aged patina. The design is beautifully balanced with scrolling leaf accents, a menacing horned grotesque mask above the dial, and four towering corner spires flanking a magnificent dome top topped with an ornate pineapple finial. This substantial "table clock" style is highly sought after as it is completely finished and visually captivating from every single side. Key Mechanical & Visual Features: • Premium 8-Day Movement: Driven by a high-grade mechanical 8-day twin-train French movement. • Gong Striking: Harmoniously strikes the hours and half-hours on a deep internal gong. • Fully Serviced: The movement has been completely stripped down, cleaned, oiled, and fully calibrated. It runs seamlessly and keeps excellent time. • Exquisite Masked Dial: Features a gorgeous cream-colored dial accented with stylized, crisp Arabic numerals and original hands. The dial centers around an extremely intricate, pierced brass ormolu center piece masking the underlying mechanics. Condition Report: Superb antique condition. The solid brass/ormolu case remains entirely in its original finish, showing light, authentic oxidation and age-appropriate character marks that collectors prize. There is no harsh modern chemical cleaning. The mechanical movement has been fully serviced and is in perfect working order. Please review all high-resolution photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the condition description. Shipping & Safety: Due to the substantial weight and delicacy of antique striking mechanisms, this clock will be packed to trade standards. The movement/gong assembly will be packed safely for transit. It will be double-boxed and shipped fully insured with tracking.