Antique Pendulum Clock in Bronze and Wood from Lagarde, Paris, 1860s

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Description

Clock Specifications

Type of Clock
French Parisian Pendulum Clock, Mantel Clock, Table Clock
Age and Origin
Age: Probably circa 1860-1880, … Read more Clock Specifications

Type of Clock
French Parisian Pendulum Clock, Mantel Clock, Table Clock
Age and Origin
Age: Probably circa 1860-1880, origin: Paris, France
Signature: Lagarde Paris
Case Material: Gilded bronze, brass, and wood
Clock Dimensions: Height approx. 68 cm, Width approx. 38 cm, Depth approx. 19 cm
Weight: approx. 15 kg
Movement Material: Brass and iron
Pendulum Suspension: Pendulum spring
Escapement: Lever escapement
Power Time: 7 days
Strike Mechanism: 1/1 and 1/2 strike on a bell
Case Condition: Good condition with signs of wear, with some missing pieces. Pictures are part of the auction.

Movement Condition: Good condition with signs of wear.

The movement is running, but due to its age, no guarantee is given.

Pictures are part of the auction.

Antique French mantel clock – circa 1860 – with half-hour and half-hour strike on a bell

This highly decorative French mantel clock from around 1860 impresses with its magnificent design in the Second Empire style. The graceful case combines exquisite fire gilding, richly crafted bronze appliqués, and elegantly veneered wood elements.

The dial is artfully crafted: gilded dial plate with floral engravings, enameled, domed cartouches with Roman numerals. Original, blued hands.

The clock features a high-quality French mantel movement with half-hour and hour strikes on a bell. The movement runs reliably and strikes clearly and distinctly. The signature on the front panel reads:

LAGARDE – Paris

Features & Details
Period of manufacture: circa 1860-80

Origin: France, Paris

Movement: French pendulum clock movement with half-hour and half-hour strike on a bell

Signature: Lagarde – Paris

Case: Fire-gilt bronze, carved and chased inlaid brass ornaments

Dial: Gilded, enameled cartouches

Condition: Very good for its age, minor signs of age

This artistic pendulum clock is an exceptional collector's item and a prestigious piece for stylish interiors, collections, or museums.

Literature Reference:

The clockmaker is listed in the

Dictionnaire des horlogers français on page 342 with the following text:

LAGARDE Paris 1793. Courtier.

-Paris. Rue St-Antuine, 1860. Rue des Enfants-Rouges, 1870.

Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World (2006) Brian Loomes

Listed on page 458 with the following text:

Lagarde Paris 1860 This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
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