A French malachite inset Belge noir marble perpetual calendar mantel clock with moonphaseMarc, Paris, Late 19th century The eight-day bell striking movement stamped with oval trademark H'Y MARC, PARIS and numbered 50133 to backplate, the two piece white enamel Roman numeral dial with visible Brocot escapement to the recessed centre, regulation square at twelve o'clock and blued steel Breguet style moon hands within a bevel glazed cast brass bezel, set above a conforming two-piece calendar dial with day of the week and date of the month subsidiary dials flanking cloud painted moonphase aperture to the recessed centre, the outer ring annotated with the months and the equation of time to inner edge within conforming glazed bezel, case with moulded shallow arch pediment and scroll shaped ears fronted with gilt incised stylised foliate decoration and moulded borders above break-arch waisted front with conforming gilt line infill around the malachite inset panels between the two dials and with sides terminating with scrolls at the base, on cavetto moulded shallow plinth with decorative shaped apron further inset with malachite panels and incorporating bracket feet, 46cm (18ins) high. IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS Movements, dials and cases: movements and dials are described as relating to the cases in which they are housed in one of the following three ways: the case.... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial started life in the current case. in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are in a case of correct period and type (and may well be original to the movement and dial), however there is evidence to suggest that they may not have started out life together. now in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are no longer in the original case or one of correct period and/or type. , weights, winding and case keys: we cannot guarantee that the correct number of weights (where appropriate) and/or keys are present with the clock, nor do we indicate in the catalogue description whether weights or keys are present as many clocks are consigned without them. Please check with the department to establish whether they are present or not prior to bidding. : due to the mechanical nature of clocks and the fact that most are of great age we cannot offer any guarantee as to whether they are in working order or free from major faults or restoration. Although we endeavour to catalogue items in a fair and informed manner, omission of any comments or observations regarding the condition or originality of a clock in the description does not necessarily indicate that it is free from significant faults, restoration or is in working condition. We would strongly advise any prospective purchaser to view the item in person or request a condition report and/or further images prior to bidding. : dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres (and inches for English clocks). The measurement given for the height of a longcase clock excludes any removable finials in order to provide an approximate minimum ceiling height in which the clock can be accommodated.
A French malachite inset Belge noir marble perpetual calendar mantel clock with moonphaseMarc, Paris, Late 19th century The eight-day bell striking movement stamped with oval trademark H'Y MARC, PARIS and numbered 50133 to backplate, the two piece white enamel Roman numeral dial with visible Brocot escapement to the recessed centre, regulation square at twelve o'clock and blued steel Breguet style moon hands within a bevel glazed cast brass bezel, set above a conforming two-piece calendar dial with day of the week and date of the month subsidiary dials flanking cloud painted moonphase aperture to the recessed centre, the outer ring annotated with the months and the equation of time to inner edge within conforming glazed bezel, case with moulded shallow arch pediment and scroll shaped ears fronted with gilt incised stylised foliate decoration and moulded borders above break-arch waisted front with conforming gilt line infill around the malachite inset panels between the two dials and with sides terminating with scrolls at the base, on cavetto moulded shallow plinth with decorative shaped apron further inset with malachite panels and incorporating bracket feet, 46cm (18ins) high. IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS Movements, dials and cases: movements and dials are described as relating to the cases in which they are housed in one of the following three ways: the case.... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial started life in the current case. in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are in a case of correct period and type (and may well be original to the movement and dial), however there is evidence to suggest that they may not have started out life together. now in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are no longer in the original case or one of correct period and/or type. , weights, winding and case keys: we cannot guarantee that the correct number of weights (where appropriate) and/or keys are present with the clock, nor do we indicate in the catalogue description whether weights or keys are present as many clocks are consigned without them. Please check with the department to establish whether they are present or not prior to bidding. : due to the mechanical nature of clocks and the fact that most are of great age we cannot offer any guarantee as to whether they are in working order or free from major faults or restoration. Although we endeavour to catalogue items in a fair and informed manner, omission of any comments or observations regarding the condition or originality of a clock in the description does not necessarily indicate that it is free from significant faults, restoration or is in working condition. We would strongly advise any prospective purchaser to view the item in person or request a condition report and/or further images prior to bidding. : dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres (and inches for English clocks). The measurement given for the height of a longcase clock excludes any removable finials in order to provide an approximate minimum ceiling height in which the clock can be accommodated.
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