Fine Rococo Ormolu and Red Veneer Bracket Clock With Original Bracket ~ French - Circa 1880 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~ A very large and stunning Rococo bracket clock, on its original bracket it is almost 3 feet in height. It is made of a beautifully figured, antique red shell veneer, beautifully rich and deep colour that contrasts luxuriously with the bright gilded bronze ormolu (finely gilded bronze or Doré Bronze). The shape is the classic rococo key hole shape with glazed door to the front and glazed panels to the side, allowing the ormolu pendulum to be seen swinging within.

  To the top is a charming figure of a torch bearer, bringing enlightenment, with a cockerel, a symbol of courage and alertness in mythology. The torch bearer is also applied to the front of the door with a goddess mask below. The original wall bracket is also red veneer mounted with ormolu. This is a superb clock, impeccably restored in our workshop and tested to ensure proper running.  

The very large gilded dial is mounted with 12 individual cartouche letters and is complete with original finely hand fretted and blued steel hands.

The French movement is of the highest quality. It is the large square plated version of the Pendule de Paris movement. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. The large ormolu sunburst pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days on one wind and strikes the hours and halves on a coiled gong. Click the video clip below to hear the gong and watch the clock running!

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilded bronze is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration and there are no losses. The red veneer is also in excellent condition with just an occasional mark or slight crack. The dial is also in excellent condition with no damage. One original glass side panel has a light scratch. The front door lock is fully working with the original key.

Complete with original pendulum, bell, door key and a suitable winding 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).