£400 - £600
A FRENCH LOUIS XVI ORMOLU MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE MANTEL CLOCKUNSIGNED, PROBABLY PARIS, LATE 18th CENTURYThe circular eight-day two train bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension regulation, the 4.75 inch circular slightly convex white enamel dial with concentric date-of-the-month within vertically aligned Arabic hour numeral chapter ring, with pierced and engraved gilt brass hands set behind convex bevel glazed hinged engine-milled brass bezel, the case with central brass drum housing the movement fitted with hinged glazed rear cover and surmounted by an obelisk applied with mounts cast as ribbon-tied trophies, supported via cast looped brackets between a pair of reeded baton columns, each decorated with crossed reeded gilt brass straps and surmounted by a stooping eagle issuing chains from its beak, set on gilt flaming trophy decorated architectural plinth uprights over inverted breakfront base incorporating bowfronted stepped central section flanked by rectangular panels inset with symmetrical leaf cast mounts to front and engine-milled infill to sides, on six brass toupe feet.47cm (18.5ins) high, 35.5cm (14ins) wide, 13cm (5ins) deep.
Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The calendar hand however does not seem to advance when the hands are moved by hand past midnight and the mechanism would probably benefit from a gentle clean/service. The dial has filled chips near two o'clock as well as numerous hairlines, chipping to the left hand winding holes and the edge in at least three places; the minute hand has also been repaired at the centre. The case is generally in very good original condition with faults essentially limited to minor edge wear/some chipping to the marble, some overall discolouration, age-related wear and oxidation to the mounts.Clock has a pendulum and a winding key.
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