~ Gilded Brass Late Victorian Fireplace Clock ~
A grand centre-piece, this tall and elaborate clock stands atop an ornate plinth on six “toupie feet”.
The pendulum movement is encased in a box high above the plinth and its face boasts small, individual, curved enamel plates for each painted Roman Numeral digit.
The hands too are ornate and painted a delicate shade of white.
Topped with an urn, resplendent with scrollwork and decked with floral swags, this status symbol was designed to boast the wealth of its owner.
~ Dimensions ~
The clock has a diameter of 20.4 inches (52 cm) and is the height of 24.6 inches (62.5 cm).
It weighs 18.1 Kg.
~ Condition ~
All in good working order, the clock has been recently serviced. One side knob is missing.
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