Description

Small clock – circular wall cartel in Empire green patinated bronze surmounted by an eagle with outstretched wings and highlighted with a palmette and scrolling motif. Fire-gilt, patinated bronze, decorated with an eagle – an imperial symbol. The white enamel dial surrounded by a finely chased circular gilt bronze and green enamel clock case and surmounted by an impressive gilt bronze eagle, a so-called ‘Aigle de drapeau’ the French Imperial Eagle, a standard carried by the Grande Armée of Napoleon I during the Napoleonic Wars.
White enameled dial, Arabic numerals for hours, dots for minutes. Dial protected by a concave cast brass bezel.
Fitted with an 8-day movement with the spiral movement
The back of the clock has the numbers 1715 on it.
Key winding.
Empire style, early 19th century.
Condition: Excellent. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Wear to the gilding
Style: Napoleon III (Of the Period)
Dimensions:
Diameter 12 cm/ 4.72 in
Dial: 5.5 cm/ 2.17 in
Height 20 cm/ 7.87 in
Depth 5.5 cm/ 2.17 in
Weight: 950 gr

Important: Any statements by me as to the authenticity, attribution, , date, age, provenance, title, or condition of the work constitute my judgment and opinion only.
The clock is in running order, however, since it is an antique, it is being sold with no warranty or guarantee of accuracy. It is not sold as a time-measuring device but as a unique vintage artifact and interior item.

Chairish sells clocks only with display as the intended use. The mechanical elements are not guaranteed to be in working order by Chairish.See

Dimensions

5ʺW × 2ʺD × 8ʺH

Styles

Napoleon III

Period

Late 19th Century

Country of Origin

France

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Bronze

Enamel

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Brass

Condition Notes

Excellent. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Wear to the gildingExcellent. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Wear to the gilding