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19th Century French Alabaster 'Cherub on a Swing' Mantle Clock
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19th Century French Alabaster 'Cherub on a Swing' Mantle Clock Farcot was a French maker who patented a special form of anchor escapement in 1862 so that the pendulum swung backwards and forwards rather than side to side. Ht. 13 3/4 in. x 10 3/4 x 4 3/8 in. Purchased Late 70ís LA study group, Jim Cipra. The collection of Dr. William Thomas, Naples, Florida.
A 19TH C. FRENCH CLOCK WITH CHERUB SWING PENDULUM
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A gilt metal French clock with 8 day spring wind Paris-type movement stamped ECHAPPEMENT BREVETE ( patented escapement ), the skeleton plate movement visible through the enamel dial chapter ring with roman numerals. Rococo swirl supports each side of a cherub on swing pendulum, glass dome cover with repair. Measures 14 x 11.5 x 6 inches.
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Farcot Cherub On A Swing Mantel Clock
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A late 19th century French "Cherub on a Swing" mantel clock by Eugene Farcot. 8-day time only skeletonized movement with porcelain chapter ring and Roman numerals has a Farcot patent swinger escapement with double escape wheel, and cast pendulum with Cherub, movement signed, "Chappement Brevete" with Eagle Trademark, serial #60261. Scrolled Brass supports with Copper and Gilded finish on a Black wooden base with glass dome. Some wear, dome replaced, running when cataloged. 9 3/4" high. ESTIMATE $400-600
French Alabaster Lyre Mantle Clock
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French Alabaster Lyre Mantle Clock. 5 in. porcelain dial with black Arabic numbers, hanging floral garland and fancy pierced hands, signed Renoir; rhinestone studded bezel is attached to the gridiron pendulum and swings when the clock is running. Has a typical, round, French, brass movement, strikes on a silvered bell and is signed A.D. Mougin. In a white alabaster lyre shaped case with gilt brass mounts, beaded edges a wreath at the crest and hanging garland at the top and base. In very good condition with no breaks, crack or repairs to the case. 20 in. high x 9 in. wide x 6 in. deep.
French Swing Clock w/White Alabaster Case
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French To-and-Fro Swing Clock w/White Alabaster Case: the time and bell striking movement is marked Chappement Breuete, 34 and 34864. The ring dial with visible escapement is 4 1/4″ wide.
(Winds okay, but runs sporatically; there are some small chips on the case; the crossbar to support the swinger has been repaired.)
13 1/2″ t x 11″ w
Antique French Alabaster Woman & Cherub at the Well Clock
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Late 19th century Victorian swing pendulum figural clock
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Late 19th century Victorian swing pendulum figural clock, patinated boy with knapsack, arm extended holding 13″ gilt pendulum clock, brass movement, 20″ tall 11″ wide 8″ wide at base 5″ deep. Good condition.