Description
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
Circa 1860
Measures 63cm high by 48cm wide & 25cm deep bezel is 22cm
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.
Fantastic condition for age the slight chip repairs, showing slight signs or age please view the many photos make sure happy