Worboys Antiques
Small French Tortoiseshell and Brass inlay Mantel Clock
REF: 376142 / LA327277
£1475
€1661
$2018
Description
A good sized French mantel clock, made in The Louis VXI style for the British market dating to around 1860. It has a waisted case with applied brass decoration and brass and tortoiseshell inlaid panels and as a sign of quality includes the back door. The embossed brass dial has blue enamel numeral plaques and a matching bezel with a bevel edge glass. The clock has a centre window showing the sunburst pendulum which drives the 8 day movement that strikes the hours and halves on a bell. The movement was made by Vincenti of Paris.
measurements
Height:
31 cm
Width:
17 cm
Depth:
10 cm
declaration
Worboys Antiques has clarified that the Small French Tortoiseshell and Brass inlay Mantel Clock (LA327277) is genuinely of
the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1860
condition
The case is in excellent original good condition, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock working please email.
additional info
Period:
19th Century
Material:
Tortoiseshell
Origin:
French
Artisan:
Jean Vincenti - Clockmaker
Date of Manufacture:
c.1860
delivery
Please contact Worboys Antiques for delivery of this item.