Antique French Ormolu Mounted and Enameled Ceramic Wall Clock by Eugène Farcot

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An exceptional late 19th-century French wall clock (pendule boulangère) crafted by the renowned Parisian horologist Eugène Farcot, active during the … Read more An exceptional late 19th-century French wall clock (pendule boulangère) crafted by the renowned Parisian horologist Eugène Farcot, active during the Third Republic period. The eight-sided ceramic body features a rich ruby-red enameled glaze, adorned with hand-painted polychrome floral motifs in a refined Chinoiserie-inspired aesthetic. The ceramic case is framed by finely cast and chased gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, including an architectural urn finial top crest, symmetrical side flourishes, and a lower console mount, suspended from its original matching brass link chain.
The white enamel dial displays bold Arabic numerals, pierced steel hands, and an exposed escapement aperture. The movement bears the signature anchor and crossed keys trademark stamp of Eugène Farcot along with serial numbering. The interior brass bezel preserves its original French instruction label detailing pendulum regulation, marked with the patent abbreviation F.te BREVETÉ S.G.D.G.
Dimensions and Weight:
Width: Approximately 27 cm / 10.5in
Height (with a suspension chain): Approximately 52 cm / 20.2in
Depth: Approximately 8 cm / 3in
Weight: Approximately 2.1 kg
Period and Style:
France, circa 1880–1890
Napoleon III / Early Art Nouveau transitional aesthetic
Potential Interior Uses:
Focal decorative wall accent for a traditional study, library, or formal entryway featuring period European furnishings.
Distinctive horological collectible display within a specialized gallery wall alongside 19th-century French brass and ceramic objects.
Period prop or set decoration for theatrical productions and film sets depicting late 19th-century European interiors.
IMPORTANT: This item is an exquisite antique work of art intended for interior decoration. Although it is in working order, please be aware that we offer no guarantee on the mechanism due to its age. By purchasing, you accept it as a unique aesthetic object rather than a precision timepiece.
Attention! For the purpose of safe transportation, the goods are delivered partially disassembled. You will need to assemble it by yourself (screws included). When packing the clocks, I remove the movement and pack it in a separate box. You must put the mechanism in place yourself. Please remember this. See less