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Antique French Rococo Clock

~ French - Circa 1900 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A stunning original antique French gilt bronze Rococo clock. Flamboyant deeply waisted asymmetric Rococo shape decorated with acanthus, scrolls and floral swags. The dial is cream porcelain enamel on copper with separate minute ring and beautifully fretted gilt brass hands.

The French movement is of high quality and is by Malet et Cie of Paris. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original.It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a sonorous coiled gong. Click the video clip below to hear the gong and watch the clock running!

The Paris clockmaker Malet et Cie is listed in Tardy Dictionnaire Des Horologers as working in the St-Antoine Arrondissement of Paris from 1850.

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with just occasional discolouration/tarnish and wear. The dial is also in excellent condition just some tiny nibbles to the winding holes.

Malet et Cie, clockmaker\'s mark on the movement backplate.

Complete with pendulum and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches

Height 17", Width 10 1/2", Depth 6\"

Height 43 cm, Width 26.5 cm, Depth 15 cm

About us - All of our clocks are original antiques, we source most of our clocks in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK. We prefer to buy our clocks in original 'dirty' condition. We then clean the cases using a technique we have developed over many years. We employ two qualified clockmakers who overhaul the movements. Movements are thoroughly tested until we are satisfied that they will run trouble free.

International Shipping is no problem - fully insured

We use a premium courier such as UPS, DHL etc or a dedicated/specialist antiques courier.
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