Superb Silvered and Gilt Bronze Clock Set  ~ French - Circa 1890 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~ A very unusual and decorative antique French clock set, beautifully modelled in silvered and gilded bronze. It is modelled in the Baroque style with profuse stylised foliage, scroll feet and a fretted front panel to allow the pendulum to be seen gently swinging within the case. Candelabra are similarly modelled with handled urns carrying the four branches above. The contrast of the silver and gilt is stunning and rarely seen in this condition.

The heavily designed dial is silvered bronze with gilt highlights mounted with 12 individual enamel cartouches for the letters. An additional cartouche carries the signature of the retailer H Bossert of Nancy. It is complete with original blued steel hands. the rear door is also glazed to allow the movement to be seen.

The French movement is of high quality and 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 bell. Click the video clip below to hear the bell and watch the clock running!

Condition of the case is excellent, the original silvering and gilding is beautifully clean and bright with just the occasional wear or discolouration. The dial is also in excellent condition just some tiny nibbles next to the winding holes. Candelabra are slightly distorted. The set makes a stunning display as you can see below. 

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

Click the movie player below to see the this actual clock run -
(large file, may take a moment to start).