Marchion Grandfather Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1970s
This grandfather clock, signed 'Marchion', is attributed to the 1970s. The clock features a walnut-veneered case with brass floral ornamentation and a central mascaron motif on the lower section.
The timepiece is housed in a glazed enclosure, highlighting a brass dial decorated with maritime scenes, including sailing ships, as well as celestial representations of the moon, sun, and earth. The silvered dial ring displays black Roman numerals and integrates a moon phase indicator. The movement is configured for a Westminster strike. The lower section of the case is glazed, revealing the pendulum and three hanging weights that power the mechanism.
The clock has a height of approximately 208 cm, a width of 39 cm, and a depth of 22 cm. According to the auction description, the clock remains in good condition and is free-standing.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Grandfather clock
- Maker
- Marchion
- Dating
- 1970s
- Condition
- Good
- Dimensions
- 208 x 39 x 22 cm
- Case Material
- Walnut veneer with brass accents
- Dial Features
- Moon, sun, earth imagery and sailing ships
- Strike mechanism
- Westminster
- Maker / attribution
- Marchion
Design
- Visible features
- • Case features a brass mascaron on the lower panel. • Dial center contains engraved sailing ships. • Upper dial aperture displays an anthropomorphic moon phase disc. • Three brass-cased weights are visible through the glazed trunk door.
- Signature and Documentation
- The dial is inscribed with the name 'Marchion', which serves as the primary identifier for the piece. The auction records confirm this inscription and categorize the object as dating from the 1970s. The condition of the clock is reported by the auction house as being in good standing, indicating it remains fully assembled and functional as a free-standing unit.
- Dial and Chronometric Functions
- The dial is composed of a brass plate featuring intricate corner spandrels and a silvered ring engraved with black Roman numerals. A distinct feature of the dial is the inclusion of celestial imagery, depicting the sun, earth, and moon, alongside engraved sailing ship motifs positioned within the center and in the arch. Functionally, the clock includes a moon phase display integrated within the dial arch.
- Case Construction and Aesthetics
- The clock is constructed from a walnut-veneered wood case, featuring a pediment top finished with brass floral finials. The design incorporates a glazed central cabinet section that allows for the viewing of the internal mechanism, specifically the pendulum and three weights suspended on chains. The lower portion of the case is decorated with a brass mascaron, a sculptural ornament representing a human face, set against the wood veneer. The entire structure is designed as a floor-standing unit, measuring approximately 208 centimeters in height.
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
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Research required
- Research required: The exact manufacturing origin of the 'Marchion' brand is not specified.
- Research required: The movement's specific caliber or technical history is not documented.