Large Gilded Brass Gothic Clock
by A. D. Mougin

~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition ~~ 

A finely detailed, original antique French gilt brass clock in excellent condition, much of the original gilding remains which is in lovely bright and clean condition. The style is French Gothic, the clock is architectural in shape with large drop handles and hairy paw feet. It is surmounted by a large urn with bold laurel swags. The front is decorated with elaborate blind fret work and a goddess mask.

The dial is enamel on copper with a cast brass centre and is complete with original blued steel hands.

The French movement is of the highest quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. It has the clockmakers mark 'A. D. Mougin, Deux Medailles' on the movement backplate. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days on one wind and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. Click the movie below to see this actual clock running!

Condition of the case is excellent with clean and bright finish and there are no losses. There is some very minor wear to the original gilding on the high spots. The urn is slightly distorted. The dial has some slight chipping around the winding holes and a faint hairline. The glass has a light scratch.

Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

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A. D. Mougin mark on the movement backplate.