Rare Antique French Empire Red Shell & Bronze Pendule De Officers Carriage Clock




Item History & Price

Information:
Reference Number: Avaluer:309698Clock Type: Mantel/ Carriage Clock
Maker: Samuel MartiAge: C1830
Working Order: YesType: French pendule de officers clock
Dial / Face: PorcelainSub-Type: Carriage Clock
Movement / Mechanism: French 8 Day Timepiece Platform EscapementStyle/ Origin/ Theme: French empire pendule de officers clock
Country Of Manufacture: FrenchMaterial: red shell & bronze ormolu
Duration Of Movement: 8 DayFeatures: 8-Day, Keys, Winders, Pendulum/ Moving Parts, Excellent Condition, Platform Escapement
Original Description:
Powered by Rare Antique French Empire Red Shell & Bronze Pendule De Officers Carriage Clock Description About Us Delivery Returns Contact us Description Case - Red shell case is in excellent condition for age with original finish which has a beautiful patina to it, it has various solid bronze ormolu mounts and an original pendule de officiers snake carry handle on top tha...t all have there original ormolu finishDial - White enamel porcelain dial with blue roman numerals and original filigree hands. Dial is in excellent clean mint condition without damageMovement - French 8 day platform escapement carriage clock movement in full working order keeping good timeMeasurements - 8.25 inches high (with handle raised) x 5 inches wide x 3.75 Inches deepDate - C1830IMG 4117 - YouTubeVideo will open in a new window
Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window:[isdntekvideo] Important Please Read: ALL antique clocks after transport no matter how well they have been looked after or serviced may require setting up, adjustments and setting into beat when you receive them and i always recommend a professional or an experienced clock person to do this correctly for you. Unfortunately with some clocks it is not a matter of unpacking them, putting the pendulum on and away they go, some clocks will need the extra adjustments and setting into beat so please remember this before bidding. Most clocks will be ok and will not need any additional adjustments but please bear in mind this may not be the case. Any clocks returned because of setting up issues or adjustments needed after transit then a fee will be applicable. For your piece of mind we test all our clocks here before they are sent out and any issues are either sorted or described in the add, the clock will not have any problems as they are tested vigorously before sending. Please read my full terms and conditions by clicking on the returns tab above. Good luck and happy bidding  PLEASE NOTE: I have just received some excellent quality bracket clocks from a private collection all of which have been well looked after all of which will be listed over the next few weeks. Some excellent quality bracket clocks please keep your eyes open over the next few months  THE CASE
This clock is a very rare french empire 8 day red shell pendule de officiers carriage clock, it has a absolutely beautiful look to it with its stunning patina and high quality original movement with platform escapement and probably one of the rarest pendule de officiers clocks i have offered for sale. I have never seen a shell one before

Case is constructed from a good quality red shell veneer which has an absolutely beautiful patina which can only be acquired through age which really makes it stand out when on display. There are various embossed bronze mounts around the case all of which are in excellent condition and have there original ormolu finish which contrasts beautifully against the red shell including the pendule de officiers serpent carriage handle to top The clock is a rare French pendule de officers clock which has superb proportions with a hinged brass front and back door bezel  THE DIAL It has a beautiful 3.75 inch diameter white porcelain dial with a blue roman numerals and original french filigree hands. The dial is protected by its original glazed brass bezel The dial is in excellent condition with no damage whatsoever THE MOVEMENT The clock has an  original 8 day french timepiece movement with a high quality platform escapement, the movement is in full working order keeping good time as can be seen in the video above with a superb action to the platform escapement dating to around circa 1830 The mechanism comes with a 6 month return to base warranty for extra piece of mind, please see the terms and conditions below 
 
MEASUREMENTS The clock measures 8.25 inches high (with handle raised) x 5 inches wide x 3.75 Inches deep  APPROX DATE  Circa 1830 This is a perfect investment clock and a beautiful display piece. Looks absolutely fantastic wherever it is displayed and a true talking point of any room. Exceptional rare French pendule de officiers carriage clock which will only grow in value and one of the best ones i have ever had the pleasure to offer for sale

 
Reasons why you should buy your antique clock from Times & Chimes Ltd !!! 

 We understand buying an antique clock is a big decision and we are very well experienced in current market's. We have many years experience in buying and selling original antique clocks which are carefully sourced and many from private collections and we know exactly what buyers expect when purchasing such a prized possession and a potential investment. Here are some of the main reasons why you should buy your antique clocks from us for complete piece of mind 
 
 
1 -  We offer the very best customer service before, during and after the sale
 2 -  Six month return to base warranty on mechanisms
 3 -  All our original antique clocks are of high quality and carefully sourced
 4 -  Every clock we sell are tested for a minimum of 1 week before being offered for sale
 5 -  We have earned a consistently excellent track record of sales with 100% Feedback
 6 -  All our items are professionally packed and dispatched promptly
 7 -  All clocks are sent with world leading couriers on a priority service with full online tracking 
About Us Times And Chimes Ltd are a Gloucestershire based company that specializes in selling all kinds of antique clocks including grandfather clocks, regulator clocks, bracket clocks, fusee clocks, french clocks, automaton clocks, musical clocks, wall clocks, carriage clocks and mantle clocks.We pride ourselves on our expertise which we have acquired after dealing in clocks for over 20 Years and have a vast knowledge of various aspects of antique clocks. We have a team of professionals who deal with different aspects of the business

We pride ourselves on excellent customer service before, during and after all sales and as such we have built up an excellent reputation worldwide with many happy customers who keep returning to us for their clock purchases. Please check out our thousands of positive feedbacks
We buy and sell all antique clocks at valuations based on their quality and originality. We have bought many private collections over the years and we continually search for private collections for sale. We have a great reputation worldwide for the clocks we have sold over the years and have many returning customers.  All our antique clocks are carefully sourced from private collections and other sources and we deal in only good original antique clocks Please visit our clock restoration page on top which gives more information on the clock repair services we provide. Please contact us for a price if you have a clock that needs a service  Delivery All my items will be packed professionally using plenty of leading packaging supplies including soft foam, packing peanuts, bubble wrap, cardboard boxes and custom made wooden crates where appropriate. We have an excellent shipping record and have sent thousands of parcels throughout the globe with excellent success record

Shipping prices include professional packaging materials, boxes, and priority service with a full online tracking number
 
I will only use professional couriers mainly Fedex which will provide a full tracking number which can be tracked online  Different countries have different customs rules so please check with your customs office for custom duties and taxes as these are the buyers responsibility. Full invoice amounts will be declared as i am required by law
Returns All bids and purchases are legally binding and non paying bidders will be reported to ebay and legal action taken

Payments are to be made within 3 days of Purchase

6 Months Return To Base Warranty On Mechanism

All our clocks are tested for a minimum of 1 week before listing onto ebay and working condition is clearly stated above

No matter how well antique clocks have been serviced they will need final adjusting and setting into beat after transport and a professional person is advised and may be required in order to do this so please bear this in mind before bidding

If on the rare occasion you receive a clock that has a problem or does not work after initial set up and adjusting by a professional person then we reserve the right for you to return the mechanism for repair by myself

There will be no refunds if the mechanism needs repair. I reserve the right for the mechanism to be returned to me for repair 

I offer a 6 months return to base warranty on all my mechanisms (unless stated not working in description)

In case of a problem after a professional has attempted to set the clock up you can return the mechanism back to me for repair

Please do not take the mechanism to a local clock maker/repairer as this will render the warranty void. All repairs needed to the mechanism will be carried out by myself and not by a 3rd party clock maker/repairer unless agreed by myself beforehand. please contact me in the first instance to arrange return of the mechanism for repair by myself

Shipping the mechanism back to me will be at the buyers cost and i will pay to get the mechanism back to you after repair

All repair costs will be met by myself for 6 months after purchase. If a mechanism is faulty after 6 months then i can offer a repair service for a discounted price but this cost will be met by the buyer if after 6 months of purchase

I can also offer a repair service and servicing of all antique clocks at a good rate for other clocks in your collection etc. Please contact me for a quote if you have another movement that requires servicing Contact us To contact us please click on ask seller question tab or call the customer service numbers provided by ebay at the bottom of the listings page You may also be interested in: Rare Garrard C1993 Limited Edition Silvered Engraved Brass Carriage Clock Dial£20.00View itemVintage Small New Silvered Lever Platform Escapement, 25mm x 20mm, 8 Leaf Pinion£0.99View itemAntique English Double Ended Brass 3.5mm & 2mm Carriage Clock Winding Key£10.00View itemAntique Georgian Inlaid Rosewood Tea Caddie With A Sarcophagus Shape Design£0.99View itemRare Antique W & H German 1/4 Striking Ting Tang Musical Mahogany Mantel Clock£0.99View itemVintage Small New Lever Brass Platform Escapement, 25mm x 20mm, 8 Leaf Pinion£0.99View item On 26-Apr-19 at 19:41:34 BST, seller added the following information:



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