Bronze Gilt Mantel Clock Item#114

Bronze Gilt Mantel Clock Item

Bronze gilt mantel clock that dates from the second quarter of the 19th C. (c. 1840). The bronze movement is signed on the back with ” Pons-Medaille d’Or( Gold Medal )-1827. Honore Pons was one of the most famous clockmakers in France at that time. Perfect running and striking condition with an 8 days going work on a Silk suspension and the 1/1 and 1/2 hours striking on a bronze silvered bell. On top of the clock is a representation of Queen Marie Antoinette the consort of King Louis XVI from France. It is very finely detailed and ornate with books, a scroll of parchment and a crown. Below there are two swans with a beautiful garland. The porcelain dial has black roman numerals and the steel hands are fantastic detailed and handmade.

The dimensions are: Height: 17,5 inches (44.5 cm), width: 16 inches (40.5 cm) and depth: 6,5 inches (16.5 cm).

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