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RE: Beautiful Original French Mantel Clock for sale!
I agree with the french origin, and a date of 1870 or so. But the price may be a little optimistic. Also, people would sure want to know more about it before they caugh up that kind of money. Like, is it brass or gold plated bronce? Is the clockwork signed, or the figure, and if so by whom.
I've seen quiet a few of those mantle piece clocks, and collectors are quiet strict with such details.
Sounds about right - I'm having it analyzed for sales purpose by an antiquariat so I can bring more information added to the post later. I believe it is gold-paint on brass. 1870s sounds about right. I should get a good analysis before Monday. And also feel free to contact me on http://SteemSpeak.com in the chat or voice-chat.
Well, if its genuine - and I tend to think it is, from its look - its likely to be bronce that is fire gilded. Its a gilding method that is not used anymore today, as its very unhealthy for the worker. Brass was normally left in it natural form.
I hope the expert can confirm this. Such clocks sell for 1200 -1500 Euro here. Unless you are really lucky and you can prove it was owned by Queen Victoria or JP Morgan or so, then it could be much more.