Magnificent Antique French 8-Day Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Sèvres Panels (c.1870)

Magnificent Antique French 8-Day Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Sèvres Panels (c.1870)

Up for sale is a stunning, museum-quality 19th-century French 8-day bronze ormolu mantel clock dating from circa 1870. This exceptional timepiece is designed in a grand architectural style, beautifully adorned with superb hand-painted blue Sèvres porcelain panels.

The clock is crowned with a striking porcelain and ormolu urn finial at the top. The front face features a beautifully detailed cherub figure painted inside the main dial, set above a large, highly detailed scenic landscape panel depicting classical figures by a riverside.

Condition & Functionality:
• Fully Serviced & Working: This clock has been professionally serviced and is in excellent working order, keeping grand historical time.
• Complete Set: Comes entirely complete with its winding key and pendulum.
• Cosmetics: The heavy bronze ormolu gilt case retains a gorgeous, rich luster. The Sèvres panels are intact with vibrant cobalt blues, gold detailing, and crisp hand-painted imagery.

Detailed Dimensions:
• Height: 51 cm
• Width: 21 cm
• Depth: 15 cm

Shipping & Handling:
Due to the delicate nature, significant weight, and historical value of this antique bronze and porcelain piece, it will be double-boxed and packed with the utmost care using professional-grade wrapping materials. Fully insured tracked shipping will be used worldwide.

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