Swiss Mahogany Inlaid Balloon Mantel / Bracket Clock
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DESCRIPTION: This is a wonderful French mahogany Balloon Mantel / Bracket clock which is made by the highly renowned A. D. MOUGIN. The case is made from lovely solid mahogany and has been beautifully inlaid boxwood. In addition the clock was retailed by 'BLACK STARR & FROST NEW YORK' who are regarded as one of America's oldest and finest jewellers.
The clock is very nicely shaped and around the dial is inlaid with fine boxwood stringing and along both the front and rear edge of the case. Then below the dial is a lovely shape of inlay in fine boxwood stringing. The silvered dial is set out with Arabic numerals, and it is finished with a super pair of shaped fingers. The dial is covered with convex glass and opens to allow the clock to be wound. The clock is raised on a pretty bun feet.
The movement case is stamped with the makers mark for A.D. MOUGIN which includes the word 'A.D. MOUGIN DEUX MEDAILLES' 'MADE IN FRANCE' and the numbers '1944' and '64' and 'BLACK STARR & FROST NEW YORK'. It is wound via a key, and the clock is complete with it's winding key The clock is happily ticking away and keeping good time and strikes on a gong once on the half past and then the hours on the hours. The surround to the movement is also stamped '1944' and the pendulum is stamped '1944' showing it to be original to the movement.
DIMENSIONS: The approximate maximum dimensions are: - 6.75 inches (17 cm) wide - 4.75 inches (12 cm) deep - 12 inches (30.5 cm) high
AGE: The clock is circa 1900.
CONDITION: The case is in lovely condition. There are some minor marks to the case on the right side of the dial no doubt from as the clock has been opened to be wound over the years, please see photographs. The clock is in perfect working order and is happily ticking and striking away.
This exquisite balloon clock really is wonderful and it will grace any room where it is placed, so happy bidding.
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Postage : POSTAGE IS TO ENGLAND WALES AND PARTS OF SCOTLAND, EXCLUDING THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS. Please note that there is a surcharge of £10 for delivery to: The Highlands and Islands of Scotland Postcodes IV, HS, KA27-28, KW, PA20-49, PA60-78, PH17-26, PH30-44, PH49-50, ZE and also Northern Island, Isle of Man and Isles of Scilly. Postcodes BT, IM, TR21-25.
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Ref: bracket clock a54