Fire gilded ‚borne’ type Charles X. style bronze clock of Louis Philippe period, topped by a big oval shaped bowl. The centre of the case which is flanked by two Corinthian columns and decorated by a firegilded brass frame with volutes and shells is dyed as well as the bottom base and a top base. All other parts are firegilded brass colour. Silvered brass dial with Roman hour numerals surrounded by a casted brass ring showing shells on top and flowers on bottom.
8 day spring wound movement of Paris type, half and full hour striking on bell, locking-plate striking system, anchor escapement, black Breguet type steel hands. Silk suspension with fine adjustement from the back of the movement.
Back plate marked: Pons 1827 Médaille d’Or. Look at: TARDY Dictionnaire Des Horlogers Francais, 1971, page 529. PONS was one of the most important manufactureres of movements for mantle clocks and he received several awards, as. e.g. two Gold Medals in 1827 and 1839. This clock is supposed to be made in 1835 because this date is scratched in one of the two mainsprings.
Measurements of the case - height x width x depth: approx: 45,5cm x 26 cm x 9,7 cm – weight of clock: 4,95 KG.
This clock was made approx. 1835.
We guarantee that all parts of this clock originally fit together, except key.
Our sales price: Euro 1495,00