Gilt Bronze Eight-Day, Four-Face Clock with Date, Temperature and Barometer

Description

A French gilt bronze eight-day four face mantel clock with date, temperature and barometer,

circa 1855.

Origin: France.

Dimensions: Height: … more A French gilt bronze eight-day four face mantel clock with date, temperature and barometer,

circa 1855.

Origin: France.

Dimensions: Height: 9.5".
Width: 5.75".
Depth: 5.5".

Maker: Jean Vincenti et Cie, the twin-train movement stamped "Made in France" and with Vincenti et Cie, 1855 Medaille d'Argent seal.

Material: Marble and gilt bronze.

Condition: Clock is working perfectly, physical condition is perfect.

Having an urn-topped rectangular gilt bronze case adorned with a foliate margent to each squared-off corner, each face centering a differently functioning circular face.

The first with a white enamel clock face with applied black Arabic numeral hour markers and minute indices within a beveled glazed hinged bezel.

The second having an arched Centigrade and Fahrenheit thermometers mounted to a white enamel and black and gold-toned applied backing.

The third with a white enamel aneroid barometer with applied black text and indices beneath a beveled glazed bezel inset within a hinged door enclosing the inner works.

The fourth: A hand-painted calendar with adjustable date, month and day of the week, raised overall on an acanthus-cast base, on toupie feet. less