French bronze clock of Louis XV. style. Brass casted ornaments showing typical ‚c’ scrolled Rococo ornaments as e.g. ‚la rocaille’.
8 day spring wound movement of Paris type with glass cover, half and full hour striking on bell, locking-plate striking system, brass dial with 12 pieces inserted enamel cartouches with blue Roman hour numerals. Obviously numeral 10 was lost in former days and was replaced by numeral IIII ( what you see if you know it ). Anchor escapement, silk suspension with fine adjustement from the front of the case by turning the square-end above the dial. Key No: 6
Movement marked on back plate: 293 and G D 55
Measurements of case: height x width x depth: approx: 55 cm x 29 cm x 185 cm – weight of clock: 9,5 KG.
This clock was made around 1860. Minute hand and keys must be replaced during restoration work. For the other parts we guarantee that they all originally fit together.
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