Category
Clocks
Medium
Gilt / ormolu
Distinguishing marks
Howell James and co. Paris
Condition
Mint
Date Period
I believe either 1790 or 1890 cannot find a date on the clock
Size and dimensions of this item
13" including gilt stand. Wooden grooved base to take glass case overall height 16", gilt base with claw feet 81/2 x81/2", wood base 10"x10" face 3" diam
Weight
heavy. 3/4lbs est
Long Description
Rings half hour and hourly. Fully working.Has pendulum, keys to wind up . lasts at least 7 days.Very traditional design.Ā Small enamel painted panel of reclining cherubĀ below circular clockface and enamel painted urn with lid and handlesĀ above. Gilt tied bow ribbon above front of clock.Ā Gilt lions heads to either side of mechanism with gilt ropework handles in mouth. Inherited item but do not know previous history
History
Family inheritance.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
not known inheritance
For Sale?
No