19th Century French Fireplace Clock.
French /
Industrial /
Novelty
Inv. #: f337
Maker: GLT
Size: 16.5" high
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A late 19th century French multi-finish fireplace clock that utilizes the swinging pot as the pendulum.
Case
The multi-finish gilt-bronze case depicts a French chateau's fire place with cast decorative plaques, brickwork, a patinated roof and the original removable andirons on a variegated red marble base.
Dial
The porcelain chapter ring dial has Arabic numbers for the hours, a decorative silvered center and steel-cut hands.
Movement
The eight-day time and strike movement is stamped by the maker, strikes on a gong and utilizes the suspended pot for a pendulum.
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