Antique Victorian French Porcelain Mantle Clock Platform Escapement
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A stunning Victorian French porcelain mantle clock in the Rococo style
Main body ground is in a rich burgundy with heavy gilt decoration
Oval panel to the front with hand painted rural scene of pond and ducks
To either side of the clock are figurines, one girl, one boy finished is bisque porcelain & painted in lovely muted colours
To the top of the clock is gilt scroll decoration with green foliage and red berr...ies
Brass bezel and beveled glass, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and steel hands
Quality brass movement with platform escapement on working condition
Brass dust cover to the rear
Small firing crack to the left front edge.
Clock stands 9.5" high X 12" wide X 4.5" deep
COLLECTION PREFERRED ON FRAGILE ITEMS
Please see my other items Ihave for saleIf you require perfectthen you should consider buying reproduction.Please be aware this is an antique item and has wear and tearcommensurate with age.NO RETURNS ACCEPTED due to abuse of eBay return policyI do not give partial refunds due tothe high costs involved & previous abuse of eBay returns procedure so pleaseread description & study photographs properly which are part of thedescription. Please ask any questions before you purchase.Immediate payment would be appreciatedfor Buy it now items or contact within 24 hours to advise of delay. Iusually ship well within 48 hours of receipt of payment. I can only post to thename and address registered to eBayCollection from East Riding ofYorkshire or posted.Posted at your risk items canonly be insured for loss not damage.I recommend you collect delicate itemsas they CANNOT be insured through the postal systemNon UK salesvia Ebay global Shipping programme ONLYDelicate items are double boxed.P&P charges reflect the cost of packing & posting. Recycled material isused wherever possible. Please remember I am charged a percentage of thepostage fees by eBay & PayPalDue to a change in eBay’s terms andcondition viewing before purchase is no longer possible as they refuse to allowcontact address or email details to be exchanged. I am selling the clocks asworking & take video of this but I do not guarantee the working conditionafter transportation – collection preferred. I do notguarantee the accuracy time display of the clock. For an accurate time display, all mechanical clocks need an adjustment. It is normal for a mechanical clockto slow or rush for 1-5 minutes per day. All antiqueclocks no matter how well they have been serviced will always require settingup after transit. Some clocks will run straight away after setting up but mostwill require further adjustments in order to keep them going, setting intobeat, ensuring the clock is level, side to side/front to back & regulatingfor time keeping. I recommend you use an experienced clock person orprofessional clock maker to set the clock up for you.
A stunning Victorian French porcelain mantle clock in the Rococo style
Main body ground is in a rich burgundy with heavy gilt decoration
Oval panel to the front with hand painted rural scene of pond and ducks
To either side of the clock are figurines, one girl, one boy finished is bisque porcelain & painted in lovely muted colours
To the top of the clock is gilt scroll decoration with green foliage and red berr...ies
Brass bezel and beveled glass, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and steel hands
Quality brass movement with platform escapement on working condition
Brass dust cover to the rear
Small firing crack to the left front edge.
Clock stands 9.5" high X 12" wide X 4.5" deep
COLLECTION PREFERRED ON FRAGILE ITEMS
Please see my other items Ihave for saleIf you require perfectthen you should consider buying reproduction.Please be aware this is an antique item and has wear and tearcommensurate with age.NO RETURNS ACCEPTED due to abuse of eBay return policyI do not give partial refunds due tothe high costs involved & previous abuse of eBay returns procedure so pleaseread description & study photographs properly which are part of thedescription. Please ask any questions before you purchase.Immediate payment would be appreciatedfor Buy it now items or contact within 24 hours to advise of delay. Iusually ship well within 48 hours of receipt of payment. I can only post to thename and address registered to eBayCollection from East Riding ofYorkshire or posted.Posted at your risk items canonly be insured for loss not damage.I recommend you collect delicate itemsas they CANNOT be insured through the postal systemNon UK salesvia Ebay global Shipping programme ONLYDelicate items are double boxed.P&P charges reflect the cost of packing & posting. Recycled material isused wherever possible. Please remember I am charged a percentage of thepostage fees by eBay & PayPalDue to a change in eBay’s terms andcondition viewing before purchase is no longer possible as they refuse to allowcontact address or email details to be exchanged. I am selling the clocks asworking & take video of this but I do not guarantee the working conditionafter transportation – collection preferred. I do notguarantee the accuracy time display of the clock. For an accurate time display, all mechanical clocks need an adjustment. It is normal for a mechanical clockto slow or rush for 1-5 minutes per day. All antiqueclocks no matter how well they have been serviced will always require settingup after transit. Some clocks will run straight away after setting up but mostwill require further adjustments in order to keep them going, setting intobeat, ensuring the clock is level, side to side/front to back & regulatingfor time keeping. I recommend you use an experienced clock person orprofessional clock maker to set the clock up for you.
