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Silvered Brass Gothic ~ French - Circa 1885 ~ ~~ Excellent condition ~~ A rare Gothic clock set, finely made of brass and selectively silvered to give a stunning effect. Of the highest quality, the set is constructed from many intricately made pieces and has the retailers mark C.CH. on the movement backplate. We think this is the mark of La Maison du C. Ch of Paris who specialised in fine interior decor. Above the dial is a coat of arms featuring 2 lions beside a shield. On top, two griffins stand a side a gothic tower. The clock has fretted front and rear panels featuring mythical creatures which are glazed with the original glass. This allows the specially made silvered pendulum to be seen swinging inside the case. The clock set is modelled all around and so would look great on a table as a centrepiece of a room or on a mantle or side table. Its complete with its original ebonised and gold bases. The back door of the clock has been specially made for the clock, it is silvered and glazed with frosted glass. The dial was specially made for this clock, it is enamel on copper and has a silvered centre with a copper plated backing and is complete with the original finely fretted copper plated brass hands. French movement is unusually small and possibly especially designed for this clock. It is of the highest quality and has pin pallet escapement and rack striking. It has been fully overhauled by our clock maker, runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a coiled gong. It is complete with original silver plated Click the movie below to hear the gong and watch the clock running! Condition of the case is good,
and is in clean and bright condition. The silver plating has worn in several
places. One griffin has an old repair to one wing. One arm of one candelabra has
been re-attached and the decorative nut is missing. The dial has some slight
chipping around the right hand winding hole and a faint hairline at the left
hand winding hole. the bases have some wear to the raised edges. None of this
detracts from a fine and rare clock set. A rare and high quality gothic clock set! See more clocks in our EBay store >>>>
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Click the movie player below to hear and see the clock run - large file, may take a moment to start.
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Retailers mark on the movement back plate.
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