19th Century French Farcot Skeleton Clock Sang De Boeuf Ceramic Case

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19th-century French wall and boudoir clock featuring an openwork skeleton movement attributed to master horologist Eugène Farcot. Housed in a … Read more 19th-century French wall and boudoir clock featuring an openwork skeleton movement attributed to master horologist Eugène Farcot. Housed in a deep red sang de boeuf glazed ceramic casing with hand-painted gold Chinoiserie floral and avian motifs. Framed by ornate cast brass and bronze mounts in the Napoleon III style, suspended by matching link chains. The mechanical movement is fully operational, featuring an exposed anchor escapement and an enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals.
Dimensions: diameter approximately 22 cm, total hanging height approximately 60 cm.
This antique timepiece functions exceptionally well as a decorative focal point for historical interior design, a collector's item for horological displays, or an authentic prop for film studio and theatrical set designs.
The clock is in running order. However, since it is an antique, it is being sold with no warranty or guarantee of accuracy. The clock is not being sold as a time-measuring device but as a unique antique artifact of unrivaled beauty.
Disclaimer:
Sold as a decorative antique only. No warranty or guarantee of mechanical operation or accuracy is included. The buyer acknowledges this is an ornamental item and not a guaranteed timekeeping instrument. The cost of customs duties is included in the price of the product.
To prevent damage during transport, the clock is supplied partially disassembled.
Chairish sells clocks only with display as the intended use. The mechanical elements are not guaranteed to be in working order by Chairish. See less