French regulator mantel clock in green onyx and champlevé
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1880
This French mantel clock, attributed to circa 1880, features a four-glass case constructed with green onyx and champlevé enamel decoration. The clock stands 33 cm high, 21 cm wide, and 16.5 cm deep. , which comprises an 8-day gong-striking movement and a compensating pendulum.
The dial is gilt, featuring Arabic numerals and a central champlevé motif, accompanied by original hands. The base and the supporting pillars of the case are accented with champlevé enamel work. According to the auction description, the clock is in working order and has undergone a recent service by a professional horologist. The condition is described as consistent with its age, with minor signs of wear visible upon inspection.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1880
- Dial
- Gilt with Arabic numerals and champlevé
- Type
- Mantel clock
- Movement
- 8-day gong-striking
- Pendulum
- Compensating
- Case type
- 4 glass
- Dimensions
- 33 cm high by 21 cm wide & 16.5 cm deep
- Place recorded
- France
- Country of manufacture
- France
Design
- Visible features
- • Case features green onyx base and top • Champlevé enamel decoration on pillars and base borders • Gilt dial with Arabic numerals • Compensating pendulum visible through glass
- Case Construction
- The clock is housed in a four-glass case, a configuration that allows for the observation of the internal movement and pendulum. The primary structural material is green onyx, which forms the base and the top of the clock. This stone is complemented by vertical pillars and borders featuring champlevé enamel decoration. The exterior includes four beveled glass panels, allowing for light to penetrate the movement. The dimensions of the object are recorded as 33 cm by 21 cm by 16.5 cm.
- Movement and Dial
- The timekeeping is powered by an 8-day movement which features a gong striking capability. The movement is mounted to allow for the exposure of a compensating pendulum, designed to adjust to fluctuations in room temperature. The dial is finished in gilt and features Arabic numerals. A central champlevé motif matches the decorative elements found on the exterior pillars and base. The clock retains its original hands, which are positioned against the central enamel design.
- Condition and Maintenance
- The auction description reports the clock is in working order following a recent service performed by a professional horologist. The overall condition is described as good, commensurate with an object from approximately 1880. The surface of the materials shows slight signs of age. Potential owners are directed to inspect the provided photographic documentation to assess the condition of the enamel and onyx surfaces.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Maker is not identified in the source
- Research required: Specific service history details are not provided beyond general claims