European Furniture & Decorative Arts

Appearing in overall good, stable and ready to place condition. Gilt bronze is bright and attractive throughout with some rubbed areas. Surface dust in the recesses. The pendulum is likely associated based on the length in relation to the clock. The pendulum is stamped' JG'. The winding key present does not fit the clock. The stone base with a hairline crack running horizontal length; not appearing to impact stability. The dial with a few minor key strikes around the winding pins. The back door of the case is bent and sticks a bit. Hands can be manually advances and clock strikes on the hour and the half hour. Both chamber take a wind. Not tested for time keeping, duration, or accuracy and not examined by an horologist. Additional images are available upon request.

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