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A Victorian slate mantel clock. With enamel dial having visible anchor escapement. With gilt metal lion mask handles and bracket feet. Housing a French 8 day cylinder movement striking on a bell stamped for Samuel Marti, 32cm high. Sold with key and pendulum. Running. Case in good order with some expected nibbles to the slate.
A Victorian slate and gilt metal mantel clock. Surmounted by a bacchanalian putti, with Classical pilasters and brass chapter ring with Arabic numeral markers. Housing a French 8 day cylinder movement striking on a bell stamped A. D. Mougin, 44cm high. Running. With pendulum but no key. Case in good clean condition.
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH POLISHED SLATE AND MARBLE ARCHITECTURAL FORM MANTEL CLOCK with white enamel Roman dial, twin train Japy movement with coiled gong strike, 30cm high x 47cm wide, complete with pendulum and key and a further similar timepiece with brass pilasters, 22cm high (2) Condition: the insert in pendulum has come loose, the dial good, the case in good condition with very minor surface wear,
AN EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY MANTEL CLOCK, SIGNED COLLINGWOOD & SON, STOCKTON ON TEES, the case with arch top and four brass sphere finials, the white enamel dial, signed, above a foliate spray inlaid with brass, copper and silvered metal, raised on four brass feet, Mougin two-train movement with original pendulum, winder. 26cm
Camerer Cuss & Co - A 1930’s Art Deco Camerer Cuss & Co of London WC1 mantel clock, The circular dial with white face having baton numerals and dagger hand being set over a stepped oak base comprising angled legs with terraced plinths to each. Stamped to verso for maker. Measures 31cm x 31cm x 12cm.
FRENCH BRONZE AND MARBLE MOUNTED STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK, circa 1880, with twin handled urn finial above the arched case, flanked by acanthus cast volutes, the bowfront base on four toupie feet and a foliate cast central foot; with enamel Arabic dial, the twin train movement with countwheel strike on bell, 27cm high, 18cm wide
IMHOF - an Art Deco style Swiss brass-cased 8 day mantel clock, brushed dial with baton hour markers and decorative case, 15 jewel mechanical movement, serial no. 1556448, case length 16cm, working order Very good original working order, no damage, case would benefit from a clean, winder working and hands adjust smoothly.
A French gilt brass four-glass mantel clockRichard et Cie, Paris and London, late 19th centuryThe circular eight-day two train bell striking movement with visible Brocot escapement regulated by twin capsule mercury compensated pendulum with Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped R&C, PARIS & LONDON, 4257, circular two-piece white enamel Roman numeral dial with visible escapement to the recessed centre and blued steel moon hands set within gilt ogee moulded bezel, the frosted gilt bevel-glazed case with cavetto cornice, caddy moulded uprights and skirt base, 29.5cm (11.5ins) high. Richard and Company are recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their history and development as founded in Paris in 1848 and setting-up a London retail outlet in 1857. By 1867 the branch was located at 24 Cannon Street and signed clocks in English. Richard et Cie were prolific makers of better quality carriage clocks as well as other types of decorative mantel clock who received an Honourable Mention in the 1889 Paris Exposition.Condition Report: Movement appears to be in fine clean working condition, the level of the mercury in one of the mercury capsules is slightly lower than the other suggesting that a little has been lost from one. The dial has two very faint hairlines to the chapter ring (each side of the VI numeral) which can only be seen on very close examination. Case is in good clean condition with only a few minor spots of discolouration and slight mellowing to the finish in places; the glasses appear free from visible damage. Clock is complete with pendulum and winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer
A French gilt brass and porcelain mantel clock garniture with unusual glass bead highlighted decoration Achille Brocot, Paris, circa 1895 The circular two train eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with oval star-centred trademark AB over serial number 2425 15.5, the circular cream ground porcelain dial decorated with butterfly inhabited silver and gilt floral spray incorporating blue glass bead applied infill to the wings of the insect within Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring, with blued steel hands within canted brass bezel, the break-arch case with surmount cast as a twin handled urn resting on scrolls and with four foliate bud finials to angles over moulded cornice and front inset with a concave-topped porcelain panel beneath the dial decorated with two butterflies incorporating toned glass bead applied infill to the wings set within gilt and silvered flowering foliage, on skirt base with generous acanthus cast top moulding and presentation inscribed To MR. AND MRS A. Mc AUGHEY, On the occasion of their marriage, BY THE, Franklin ST Collar Co'y LTD and their Employees, NOV'R 1ST 1897, 33cm (13ins) high; the garniture side pieces each formed as a twin handled urn with pineapple finial over conforming bead decorated butterfly inhabited flowering foliage to the shouldered ovoid porcelain body and leaf cast foot, 26.5cm (16.5ins) high. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. Achille Brocot is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as born in 1817 and died in 1878. The Museums Victoria (Australia) website notes that Achille patented several improvements in clock mechanism escapements, and invented the 'Brocot Suspension', an adjustable pendulum spring which enabled time keeping to be regulated by altering the length of the pendulum suspension spring by a key turned in the dial. He also introduced a jewelled deadbeat escapement, sometimes called a visible escapement as it was often mounted in the middle of the dial. Achille was awarded a first class medal at the Paris Exhibition in 1855, and in 1856 was appointed Treasurer to La Société des Horlogers in Paris. He published a "Calculation of the Wheels by Approximation" in 1862. His sons Achille and Paul continued the business following Achille senior's death 1878. The firm was taken over by rival clock maker Gustave Gibaudet in 1889. The porcelain sections of the current lot are unusual in that they incorporate applied clustered coloured glass bead infill to the wings of the butterflies which catches and reflects light in such a way as to bring the insects to life. This is due to the intensity of the reflected light changing as the angle from which they are viewed varies, and is particularly effective when lit straight-on by a single source. This scarce form of decoration is normally only seen on a select few carriage clock cases with an example incorporating comparable decoration to all parts of the case also included in the present sale (lot 116). Another two carriage clocks also with similarly decorated panels are illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS pages 158-59 (Figs 9.55 and 9.56). Condition Report: Movement is in working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements with the exception of the hammer for the gong; although the mechanism appears relatively clean a service is advised. The chapter ring of the dial has very light rubbing. The case is generally in good original unrestored condition with only very light wear/discolouration to the original finishes to the metal work. The porcelain appears free from visible damage with the only apparent fault being some noticeable rubbing to the silver detailing to the panel beneath the dial. The urn side pieces are in sound original condition commensurate with the case. Clock has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A fine and rare French gilt brass singing bird automaton carriage clock Japy Freres for Henry Marc, Paris, circa 1860The eight-day twin train bell striking movement with platform lever escapement and stamped with oval trademark JAPY FRERES ET CIE, EXPOSITION, 1855 GRANDE,MED., D'HONNEUR over another H'Y MARC, PARIS and serial numbers 43 and 31199 to lower margin, the under-dial motionwork with counterweighted detent for the hourly release of the going barrel-driven musical mechanism for sounding a two-note bird call and with twin linkages at the rear for operating the two movements of the bird automaton above, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands and inscribed H'RY MARC, PARIS to lower margin, the two tier gilt brass bevel-glazed case with foliate scroll-cast hinged carrying handle to the one-piece caddy moulded upper section enclosing automaton of a bird perched within foliate next to a nest with eggs which moves from side to side and bobs up and down whilst the musical mechanism in the base in running, with cavetto skirt set onto to top of the lower tier with platform incorporating projecting rounded corners applied with artichoke finials over free-standing slender baluster corner columns with leafy caps and waists, on shaped stepped plinth base with scroll cast band and projecting rounded angles to support the columns, the right hand side with musical mechanism winding square over lever for allowing the musical mechanism to be operated at will, on four disc turned feet, 28.5cm (11.25ins) high. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. The firm of Japy Freres et Cie was founded by Frederick Japy in 1774 who set-up a modest workshop in Montbeliard as a watch and machine tool maker. Japy expanded his business rapidly and by 1804, the year he was awarded the Legion d Honneur by Napoleon (in recognition for his Brevets in horological machinery), he employed 300 people at his manufactory in Beaucourt. From 1806, he took five of his sons into partnership and the firm expanded adding buildings at Badevel and La Feschotte amongst others to become one of the largest makers of clocks in Europe. The business continued into the Twentieth century but during the inter-war period went into decline and is thought to have finally wound-up in around 1840. A detailed history of Japy Freres et Cie is provided in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development chapter VI pages 133-48. Henry Marc is also noted by noted in Allix as probably a retailer of various mantel and other small clocks and refers to a relatively early carriage clock (number 26886) supplied to Marc by Japy Freres. The current lot is rare example from a small series of Oiseaux Chantant automaton clocks produced by Japy Freres during the 1860's-70's. Charles Allix (on page 222) comments that the musical automata were probably not made at Saint-Nicholas d'Aliermont as there is no record of the manufacture of such mechanisms taking place in the area, hence it is likely that these parts of the clock were supplied from workshops either in the Franche-Comte or Switzerland. A closely comparable example was offered at Christies, South Kensington sale of The Dr. Eugene and Rose Antelis Collection of Important French Carriage Clocks Thursday 26th November 1998 (lot 101) whilst another, albeit a rarer variant with centre seconds was sold at Antiquorum, Geneva sale of Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces 11th November 2012 (lot 294) for and astonishing $50,994.Condition Report: The clock movement appears complete, original and is in clean condition. The escapement will beat but is prone to stopping suggesting a service is required; the strike train is working. The release mechanism for the singing bird automaton (positioned on the front of the frontplate) is present but is not currently operational and appears to have some solder repairs/adjustments. The singing bird mechanism will wind and run when the override/release lever in the base is engaged however it would appear that only one note and one (of the two) actions are operational. We are unable to gain access to the musical mechanism to assess its condition/originality.The dial appears free of visible faults. The section of the case housing the clock movement and dial appears to have been re-gilded whilst the upper section has not. The castings around the base (housing the music movement) are a little uneven with some flaws in the casting apparent. The winding square for the automaton mechanism is a little misaligned with in relation to its hole which coupled with the unevenness of the castings would appear a little crude for a clock of this specification however they do not appear to be indicative of obvious alteration. The bird automaton and its setting are in good condition and both actions of the bird a will operate when the linkages are moved. The section of the case which houses the automaton is in good condition however there is a small notch cut to the lower front edge, the purpose of this is unknown. All glasses to the case appear free from visible damage however there is some unevenness in the execution of the bevelling.The current lot is generally intact but has the feel of having had some restoration work done in the recent past which could account for some of the misalignment of the elements in the base of the case. The small notch cut to the lower edge of the automaton case (at the junction with top of the clock case) is a mystery but does not seem to be indicative of significant adaptation. These details may cause some to doubt the overall authenticity of the clock however we cannot see any direct evidence to support this view although we have not been able to take the base section of the case apart to investigate further.There is no winding key present with this clock. Condition Report Disclaimer
A French Louis XIV style ormolu mounted Sevres style bleu do roi porcelain lyre mantel clockThe dial bearing a signature for Kinable, Paris, circa 1900The circular two train eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by ornamental pendulum with crutch engaging the base of the disc-bob swinging behind the plates with the backplate stamped 25142, the circular white enamel Arabic numeral dial inscribed Kinable, AParis, Made in France to the concentric repeating floral garland painted centre, with Arabic five minutes to outer track and fine pierced and engraved gilt brass lyre hands set behind hinged convex glazed gilt brass bezel, the deep cobalt-blue glazed porcelain case in the form of a lyre with surmount cast as a sunburst mask concealing pendulum suspension to apex over spiral-twist bordered floral-spray decorated frame enclosing visible 'gridiron' pendulum shaft terminating with a paste-set circular ring surrounding the dial moving in sync with the pendulum swing, on swept oval socle further decorated with husk swags, rope-twist borders and floral trails over toupe feet, 38.5cm (14ins) high. The current lot is a finely executed revival piece styled after the original larger examples made during the latter years of the 18th century. The name 'Kinable' to the dial mimics that for the Louis XVI period clockmaker, Dieudonné Kinable; an original example by Kinable is in the Royal Collection and is illustrated in Jagger, Cedric ROYAL CLOCKS on page 130.Condition Report: Movement is complete, appears to be all original and is undamaged. The strke train will just about operate and the escapement will operate however the mechanism requires a service hence is not currently fully operational. The dial is undamaged although the small brass collet ring bordering the right hand winding hole is a little loose. The case is in fine original condition with no visible faults and retains original gilding albeit a little tarnished/dull in places (particularly to the rear panel of the 'lyre').Generally a fine example in good original condition only requiring a service and gentle clean. The original pendulum assembly is present however there is no winding key with the clock. Condition Report Disclaimer
A French Louis XVI ormolu mounted Gris St Anne marble mantel clock with concentric calendarSigned for Martinet, London, late 18th centuryThe circular two train countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial signed Martinet, LONDON to centre and with puce Arabic date-of-the-month concentric calendar track within Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced and engraved hour and minute hands and steel calendar indicator within bead-bordered gilt brass hinged convex-glazed bezel, the break-arch case with generous laurel tied quiver and torch cast surmount to the gilt gadroon moulded platform upstand over draped laurel trails to arch and acanthus side mounts to shoulders, the front with symmetrical scroll decorated recessed panel flanked by husk stop-fluted uprights beneath dial and generous floral conucopiae mounts to sides, on D-ended inverted breakfronted plinth base inset with laurel trails to centre and sides and applied with rectangular rosettes over the substantial gilt squab feet between, 47cm (18.5ins) high. Hubert Martinet is a fine but enigmatic clockmaker who was active both in London and Paris during the 1770's and 1780's. Although little is recorded of his specific activities it is known that he worked as both a horloger and a mercier and was probably a descendant of the Martinot clockmaking family the first of whom was Gilbert Martinot who is recorded as clockmaker to Henry III in 1572.Hubert Martinet is perhaps best known for his magnificent musical automaton elephant clock of 1774 which resides in the at Waddeston Manor. Martinet is also mentioned by Geoffrey de Bellaigue as a marchand-bijoutier of another elephant clock formerly in the Rothschild collection; this example being a rare gilt bronze and Meissen porcelain example signed Gudin on the dial. In addition to these Bellaingne also mentions Trois pendules d'Eléphant finies 5000 (livres) included in an inventory of Martinet's stock drawn up after bankruptcy on 7th June 1777. One of these, featuring a white porcelain elephant ridden by a black mahout and surmounted by a Turk, had previously belonged to the marquis de Béringhen. Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration except for the 19th conversion from silk pendulum suspension to Brocot type with regulation. A clean and overhaul is advised as clock appears not to have been in use for a while (despite being in clean condition). Dial has some slight chipping around the right hand winding hole, the edge of the dial at 1 o'clock also has some slight chipping and there are several very slight radial hairlines within the outer margin of the dial. The provision of a regulation square at the apex above XII numeral has required some slight removal (crescent-shaped section) of enamel to create clearance.Case is generally in good condition with noticeable faults limited to one of the small gilt mounts applied to the flutes of the pilasters (below dial to left) lacking as well as half of the section of laurel to the right hand side skirt panel and a section of ribbon (around the cornucopia) to the right hand side. The overall colour and crispness of the mounts are fine with minimal wear/degradation to the finish and the marble appears free from visible cracks or repairs and has minimal edge wear/chipping.Clock has pendulum but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A French Louis XVI patinated bronze, ormolu and white marble figural mantel clock Jaques Gudin, Paris, late 18th century The circular two train countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement and silk pendulum suspension, the circular blue on white enamel Roman numeral dial signed J'ques Gudin, AParis to centre and with gilt Arabic five minutes to outer track, with fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt hands set behind hinged gilt brass convex glazed bezel cast as the Ouroborus snake, the case with patinated bronze surmount cast as a seated figure of Urania with gilt triple-star head dress gesturing with compass towards a globe on which she is resting, over rectangular white marble plinth housing the movement and applied with foliate spandrel mounts around the dial set next to a stack of books draped with cloth, on breakfronted white marble skirt base with gilt bead moulded upper edge over apron panel relief cast with putti undertaking artistic pursuits flanked by foliate rosettes and the sides with guilloche scroll panels, on gilt toupe feet, 55cm (21.5ins) high. Jacques Jerome Gudon is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as becoming a Master of his trade in 1769 and dying in 1789. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible alterations or losses (except for the pendulum). Although in running condition a clean and overhaul is advised. The dial has some light chipping around the right hand winding hole otherwise is in good condition with no other visible faults. The case is in fine original condition retaining original gilding (with only slight discolouration and wear) and fine patination to the bronze. The headcrest of the figure has one bent star otherwise mounts appear undamaged. The marble is in the solid (rather than built in many sections onto plaster) so clock is heavy. There are some very small edge chips which are only visible on close examination. Clock does not have a pendulum or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A fine and rare French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock in the form of a teapotFournier horologer, Grenoble, the case by Claude Galle, Paris, early 19th century The circular eight-day two train countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial signed Fournier h'ger, a Grenoble to centre, with Arabic quarters to the outer minute track and sculpted gilt brass hands within fine engine-turned gilt cast bezel, the case modelled as a cylindrical teapot with fruiting bud finial to the ogee cap surmount decorated with burnished anthemion motifs onto a finely matted ground over a stepped canted gilt collar, the dial flanked by a shaped fluted handle incorporating stylised leafy scrolls opposing conforming upswept tapered burnished spout decorated with matted flutes and terminating with a grotesque hippocanthus mask, on generous gilt skirt base incorporating complex engine-turned top mouldings over four bun feet, 25.5cm (10ins) high. The Fournier family of clockmakers can be traced back to the 1740's with Louis Fournier being recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a second generation Parisian clockmaker appointed a Master of his trade in 1748. Subsequent generations worked in Paris throughout the 18th and early 19th centuries including a C.L. Fournier during the Empire period. Another member of the family, Stanislaus Fournier (a former apprentice of Lepaute), is also recorded as emigrating to New Orleans in around 1840. From the inscription on the dial it would appear that the Fournier family also had an outlet in Grenoble which was probably most likely supplied directly from their workshops in Paris. Of the very few known examples of this model at least two are signed for Claude Galle, Paris confirming that the cases were made in in his workshops; this includes an example in the highly important collection of the Musee Francois Duesberg at Mons. According to the Royal Collections website Claude Galle was one of the leading bronzeurs of his day and he created numerous gilt bronzes for the Royal and subsequently Imperial household. Born at Villepreux near Versailles, he was apprenticed to the fondeur, Pierre Foy at rue du Four. In 1784 he married Foy's daughter and after the Foy's death, took over the workshop and built it into one the finest of its kind, eventually employing about 400 craftsmen. In 1786 he became a maitre-fondeur and in the same year received the first of many commissions from the Garde-Meuble to furnish the royal palaces. Galle moved the business to Quai de la Monnaie (renamed Quai de l'Unit?) and from 1805 traded from 60 Rue Vivienne.Condition Report: Lot 145Movement is in good original unrestored condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The going train is in working order although as movement is dirty/neglected a clean is required. The mainspring of the strike train is compromised (broken or detached from its anchorage within the barrel) in addition to this the first wheel of the strike train now spins on its arbor hence will require re-securing before strike train will operate (probably came loose when the spring failed). The strike train otherwise appears to be in sound condition.The dial has an extremely light small hairline crack to the centre near the III numeral (can only be seen on very close examination) and some very light wear/fritting to the enamel around the winding holes otherwise is in fine original untouched condition.The case is in very good condition with the only noticeable blemish being a very small bruise to the bezel at 12 o'clock. The gilding has minimal wear and only a few spots of discolouration (most noticeably the rear foot). The patinated section (the body of the teapot) is in fine condition and is of nice greeny brown colour.Clock is complete with pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A French Empire ormolu figural mantel clock Guyerdet Aine, Paris, early 19th centuryThe eight-day circular two train countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by a disc bob pendulum with silk suspension, the backplate stamped GUYERDET AINE, PARIS over serial number 2398, the dial cast as a circular shield with leafy rosette to the stylised foliate cast centre within Roman numeral chapter ring and with steel moon hands, the case with surmount finely cast as a seated Classical Greek or Roman bearded warrior in full armour resting on a plinth and step with his helmet held in his left hand and sword placed beneath his right over tied floral wreath, the substantial plinth base with stylised honeysuckle, laurel wreath and spear cast mount to front over bold leaf cast top moulding to skirt and conforming relief scroll decorated bracket feet, 51cm (20ins) highCondition Report: The case with some dirt and discolouration, The movement with two pendulums and a winding key, these are probably both replacements . Dreweatts cannot give any guarantees if the movement is working and can make no comments as to accuracy of time keeping - We would recommend having the clock cleaned and assessed by a restorer. The rear cover appears to be a later replacement. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Regency ormolu and patinated bronze figural mantel timepieceUnsigned but probably by Baetens, London, circa 1825The circular four columnar pillar eight-day single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by a lenticular bob pendulum, the 3.5 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic fifteen minutes to the outer minute track and steel moon hands within a gilt serpent scale milled bezel, the case with surmount cast as an eagle perched on a ball and ribbon-tied oak leaf crest draped over the apex of the drum housing the movement, cradled on honeysuckle decorated scroll supports applied to a relief floral garland decorated upstand flanked by a pair of figures each cast as recumbent Classical females reading a folio, the base applied with Satyr masks flanked by conforming floral swags, raised on engine-turned toupe feet, 32cm (30.5ins) high. Several models of this timepiece sharing the same castings, form and specification are known signed either by Joseph van Baetens, F.Baetens or just Beatens who were a family firm of bronziers who also produced timepieces. Working in a similar vain to the Vulliamy family they were based at 23 Gerard Street, Soho, and according to Baillie, G.H. (in Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World) were active around 1832. An identical timepiece was sold in these rooms on Tuesday 2nd October 2019 (lot 163) for £1,900 hammer.Condition Report: Movement is in working condition and appears all-original however a clean and overhaul is advised. There is a non-original pendulum with the clock which is lacking its suspension spring. The dial appears to be in fine condition however on close examination (particularly from an angle allowing light to reflect off the surface) very light surface cracks and undulations in the surface can be seen indicating that the enamel has been restored. The hands are in good condition. The case appears to be in fine original condition retaining original gilding with only light edge rubbing and patchy discolouration in places most noticeably around a join in the casting of the floral drape mount over the dial. There are also signs to the rear of the same of steady pins being soldered to each side at the 10 and 2 o'clock positions.Timepiece has a pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A French lacquered brass petit-sonnerie striking carriage clockRichard et Cie, Paris, for retail by Dent, London, late 19th centuryThe eight-day two train movement with silvered platform lever escapement, ting-tang sounding the quarters on graduated pair of gongs and striking the hour on the larger of the two, the backplate stamped with R.C. Caduceus trademark over serial number 222 to the lower left hand corner, the rectangular white Roman numeral enamel dial with blued steel spade hands and inscribed DENT, 61 STRAND, LONDON to lower margin, the bevel-glazed corniche case with oval top glass, caddy moulded corner uprights and skirt base, (original numbered winding key present), 14cm (5.5ins) high excluding handle. Richard and Company are recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their history and development as being the London branch of the French firm Richard et Cie (founded in Paris in 1848) which was set up in 1857. By 1867 the branch was located at 24 Cannon Street and signed clocks in English. Richard et Cie were prolific makers of better quality carriage clocks as well as other types of decorative mantel clock who received an Honourable Mention in the 1889 Paris Exposition.Condition Report: Movement is in clean condition with no obvious evidence of alteration, repairs or significant replacements and is fully operational. The dial is free from visible faults although the retail signature is slightly rubbed and a very light chip to the upper right corner (concealed behind the frame) can just about be seen from an oblique angle. The case glasses appear free from visible chips, the base casting has small fault to the lower left hand corner top moulding otherwise appears free form faults although the finish is a little flat/tarnished overall.Clock has original numbered winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

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