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Antique First Empire 8-Day Movement Rosewood French Mantel Clock, France

Description: First Empire 8-Day French Movement Rosewood Bracket Clock / Mantel Clock Based on its wooden stepped case and with its back hatch door's latch function this clock appears to have been made the early 19th century, where comparable clocks have been stated to be made in 1820. Made of rosewood with a raw finish has given way to some flaws in the case that some buyers may prefer to refinish, while others might prefer it's antiqued time-worn appearance. On the case bottom, tell-tale signs of its pegged feet are revealed by way of unvarnished circles and peg holes where they once sat at each case corner. Rare for its time, where most clock faces were made of enameled or papered wood, the face of this unique roman numeraled clock is made from machine turned brass overlay, giving it its wavy dimentional character which is also banded by brass scrollwork that was popular at the time. It's convex glass cover is rimmed in in polished reeded brass. The mechnical clock is fabricated of 8-day movement and pendulum with striking bell. The only makers mark on the clock appears on the brass plate which in script style font reads "FC", which I could not find any manufacturer with a mark that looks like this mark. However, the design of this clock visually compares to those attributed to popular clockmaker Japy Freres who, along with his sons, are connected to many different French clockmaking companys during the 19th century - one being Freres & Cie - from which several iterations of their partnership popped up over the years between both France and Switzerland. This clock has not been used or serviced in many years. Looking inside in the bottom of its hollow base, I believe a bird once made a nest with the remains of slintered wood, woolen bits and several bright blue chips of what look like egg shells are gathered. I didn't remove them since they seem to belong there now - telling just one tale of this clock's storied history. My mother came along this clock some years ago, but never had it restored or serviced to get it working again. Once I was able to get hold of it, after all this time, I made a wonderful discovery! On the inside of the back hatch door appears a service record - the only known record for this clock - written in pencil. It reads, Cleaned NovDec, 1 at 1877J.B.H, Something else also appears to be written on this veneered panel, but it was rubbed out and that which is partially missing seems to be part of the bird's nest in the bottom of the base. Given this to be the only service record known to exist, I did not even attempt to wind this ancient clock for fear of breaking its delicate parts. Serial numbered pendulum and movement: 289 Replacement key included. Measurements:16" height, peak to base bottom8-1/2" base width 7-1/4" case width5-1/4" base depth4-1/4" case depth5" dial diameter

Price: 695 USD

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

End Time: 2024-12-25T02:26:56.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD

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Item Specifics

Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)

Antique: Yes

Shape: Rectangle

Item Length: 8-1/2"

Display Type: Analog

Item Height: 16"

Style: Empire

Frame Material: Wood

Features: 8-Day, Keys, Winders, Pendulum/Moving Parts

Finish: Bronze

Room: Dining Room, Bedroom, Guestroom, Foyer, Lounge, Hallway, Any Room, Home Office/Study, Living Room

Item Width: 5-1/4"

Engraved: Yes

Movement: Mechanical

Signed: Yes

Color: Brown

Material: Rosewood, Brass, Bronze

Number Type: Roman Numerals

Brand: Unbranded

Type: Mantel Clock

Dial Diameter: 5"

Era: Pre-Victorian (Pre-1837)

Original/Reproduction: Original

Time Period Manufactured: 1800-1849

Country/Region of Manufacture: France

Item Weight: 6 lbs

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