Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock by Vincenti ~ French - Circa 1870 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~ A lovely antique French clock by Vincenti et Cie. It is boldly modelled in the Rococo style in gilded bronze, waisted keyhole shape profusely decorated with 'C' scrolls acanthus and floral swags. A large motif is mounted to the front with a cartouche enveloped by acanthus and to the top is an elaborate asymmetric finial.

The beautiful cream dial is porcelain enamel on copper with blue letters and finely cut brass hands. The bezel is fitted with convex glass. The rear door is fitted with frosted glass.

The French movement is of high quality and is by Vincenti et Cie. It 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 below to hear the bell and watch the clock running.

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration. The dial is also in excellent condition with no damage.

Vincenti clockmaker's mark on the movement backplate

Complete with 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).