Planchon, Paris, an impressive French late 19th century gilt...

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£2,500 - £3,000

Planchon, Paris, an impressive French late 19th century gilt brass and white marble clock garniture, the architectural case with a pair of love birds on a pedestal, behind a seated lady with a winged cherub, flanked by urns, the clock flanked by floral trusses, floral vase surmount, the signed and numbered 7034 eight day movement striking on a bell, the pendulum with a pair of love birds, numbered 7034, 53cm, flanked by a matching pair of two light candelabra with seated cherub amongst roses, 36cm, pendulum, key.
Mathieu Planchon was apprenticed to his father, served several years with other clockmakers including Robert-Houdin and then went into business for himself eventually opening his shop at the Palais Royal in 1890.

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In overall very good condition, showing little to no wear, only very slight rubbing to the gilt surfaces primarily the cherubs.
No visual damage or repair.
Please note the front floral vase surmount to the right side does not match that on the left (shorter) unsure it should be or not?

The clock winds, sets and is ticking