Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Description

A well proportioned and impressive bronze patinated mantel clock. Gilded, fluted case front columns with Corinthian capitals. A decorative dial with painted scene and Roman numerals. Contrasting brass mounts and a panel scene to the case and under the architectural pediment. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a gong. Signed to the mechanism 'AB' for Brocot. Circa 1875.

Louis Achille Brocot was a noted French clockmaker. He invented the 'Brocot' suspension which allowed the length of the pendulum to be altered, adjusting the time by turning a key on the dial. He died in 1878.

Height 16" / 41 cms Width 11 1/2 " / 29 cms Depth 6 " / 15 cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. U.K. and Worldwide tracked and insured delivery, please contact us for a quote.