Large Gilt Brass Cartel Clock

~ French - Circa 1870 ~

~~ Excellent condition ~~

This is a large and decorative Cartel clock of Louis XV style. Clock is constructed of gilt brass with a large dial fitted with 12 individual enamel Cartouches in the manner of  examples from c1780. Original hands are delicately cut from steel and blued. 

French 8 day movement is of excellent quality and is complete with original pendulum. It has the superior pin-pallet escapement and strikes half hourly on a bell. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. 

Condition of the case is excellent with a bright and clean finish, some very minor wear on the high spots and some minor tarnish / discolouration in places. Dial is also in excellent condition with some wear and chipping to the lettering on the cartouches - see the pictures below. The clock displays very well as you can see.

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

A large and impressive wall clock!

Dimensions of clock: Height 21 3/4", Width 12", Depth 5".
   

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International Shipping is no problem - fully insured

UK postage by courier will be �20

International shipping to USA will be �45 by Air with insurance.

Australia and Far East will be �65

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