World Biggest French Slate 8 Day Musical Exhibition Mantle Clock
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World Biggest French Slate Mantel Clock 8 Day Musical Exhibition Mantle Clock
Superb slate case huge
Weighs over 40KG its massive
This is the biggest slate clock I have ever seen
Very rare item
Applied gilt ormolu decoration
2 flanking pillar supports
Late Victorian display mantel clock (exhibition piece)
Stepped base with pitched top
Wonderful gilt floral decoration
Fine beveled glass brass bezel
Super sized model
Wonderful silver dial
Chime silent feature
Westminster chimes on coiled gongs
Wonderful hands
French 8-day striking movement
Perfect talking piece antique slate and ormolu bronze mounts mantel clock extremely popular the slate mantle clock and this one is particularly fine example and huge never seen this model before. The case has a stepped base to the pitched top wonderful silver dial. The clock also benefits from applied gilt decoration, fantastic collectors condition odd slight repair.
Materials : Slate
Origin : French, European
Manufacture Date : c.1860
Additional Information
1128 (AB-184029)
W: 48cm (18.9")H: 63cm (24.8")D: 25cm (9.8")
French
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
I have a life long passion for clocks, A wonderful workshop in the Cotswolds where I work from daily. I am lucky to have a retail shop in Gloucestershire so if you do wish to come and have a look you are more than welcome. Warmest Regards James
