Antique 1870 French Clock Best Bird Sculpture Figural Ormolu Bronze & Marble

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Seller: liancollect ✉️ (3,050) 98.5%, Location: Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, AR, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 314774764017 ANTIQUE 1870 FRENCH CLOCK BEST BIRD SCULPTURE FIGURAL ORMOLU BRONZE & MARBLE. SEE MORE EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS HERE: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_dkr=1&iconV2Request=true&_blrs=recall_filtering&_ssn=liancollect&store_name=liancollect&_oac=1&_nkw=antique

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EXCEPTIONAL CLOCK WITH THE BEST AND MORE REALISTIC BRONZE BIRDS SCENE I HAVE SEEN OR FOUND. ORMOLU BRONZE IS YELLOW TONE, HOWEVER IN THE PICTURES SEEMS TO HAVE A PINK TONE.

This is an antique, exceptional & profusely ornate French clock made in white marble and highly detailed ormolu bronze ornamentation. This impressive clock has a white marble base with adjustable bronze legs, and its artistic enamel dial (in perfect condition) and its movement are into a tubular white marble body supported by an intricate and exquisite bronze decoration with waves, leaves, torches and ribbons in the style of Louis XV and Louis XVI. THIS FEATURE (TUBULAR WHITE MARBLE BODY SUPPORTED BY BRONZE ORNAMENTATION) IS UNIQUE (I HAVE NEVER SEEN A CLOCK WITH THIS FEATURE) AND GIVES TO THIS PIECE A FABULOUS LOOK. This white marble body is surrounded by exquisite flowers and has a sublime bronze scene of a real size sparrow feeding its little bird on top.  The posture, expression and anatomy of the sparrows, with their wings spread and interacting, are amazingly realistic. The details are extremely precise, meticulous and masterfully chiseled. Due to these features, I conclude that it is not a simple ornamentation, but a sculpture made without a doubt by a French animalist, such as Jules Moignez or Ferdinand Pautrot. SO I CONCLUDE THIS IS THE BEST BRONZE BIRDS SCENE I HAVE SEEN OR FOUND IN A CLOCK . From every angle this scene is a beautiful artwork (see detailed pictures). The That make this clock a really superb and unique masterpiece.  This clock as a 8 days french movement made by Ad Mougin in working condition, recently serviced, with striking for hours and half hour. The serial number of the movement is very low (1254), and indicates it is an early piece made during the end of 1860 or beginning of 1870. It has the lower serial number i have seen in a Ad Mougin clock.  Overall condition is excellent, with minimal signals of use consistent with age but no cracks, lines, broken or missing parts. In the pictures i removed bell and pendulum to show the movement clearly, but  pendulum and key are included. As i explained, t he movement is in running order with the strikework functioning as it should when tested. We cannot however guarantee the movement or any mechanical operation following shipping and therefore recommend getting it overhauled by an expert to adjust it. A really magnificent clock for demanding collectors.  Height is 36 centimeters.   Wide is 30 centimeters. Depth is 16 centimeters. Shipping costs via FedEx certified  is $ 150 We ship worldwide, certified with tracking code (2 to 5 weeks to arrive).

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  • Condition: Used
  • Condition: Pre Owned Excellent Condition
  • Origin: Europe
  • Antique: Yes
  • Movement: Mechanical
  • Signed: No
  • Color: Gold
  • Material: Bronze, Gilt Bronze, Marble, Ormolu
  • Year Manufactured: 1870
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Brand: Ed Mougin
  • Type: Desk Clock
  • Display Type: Analog
  • Era: Victorian (1837-1900)
  • Model: Louis XVI
  • Frame Material: Bronze
  • Style: French
  • Theme: Animals
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Features: 8 Days Winding, Figural, Ormolu Bronze, Striking, Sculptural, Sparrow, Bird
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: France
  • Room: Any Room
  • Engraved: No

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