For sale we are delighted to present this fine quality rare Antique 19th Century Brass - Bronze 8 Day French Chapel Chiming Bell Shaped Clock fully working.

The heavy guage bronze brass bell shaped body cast with a loop handle at the top, the bell case has ecclesiastical pattern of upper half body of saints framed in a medieval style border & between are foliate patterns all over, on three bands are Latin scripture that reads, Pater noster in coelis(our father in heaven) Dominus vobiscum (the lord be with you) & Et cum spiritu tuo (and with you spirit) all supported on turnip shaped brass feet.

The Dial with domed glass front & hinged snap shut frame houses the circular dial with White enamel panels displaying Roman numerals & cast central quatrefoil gothic pattern.

The movement a French EP ( Essen Pendule DE’ Paris ) 8 day 2 train movement chimes on a coiled gong for the half hour once & the hour for hour numbers with a fine quality adjustable pendulum stamped.

Condition the clock is fully working functioning & keeping very good time as to be expected ( the clocks previous owner a deceased clock, watch repairer) the case is uncleaned & has a brass - bronze patina ( we don't clean as some customers prefer original aged patina ) but this will polish to golden brass if you prefer to do so, no damages or foul repairs hinges to front & rear good sturdy stable. 1 minor chip to enamel number 8 where key wind hole enters, key present unsure if original but fits well.

Measurements full height handle top 32 cm base diameter 23 cm.

Delivery UK pendulum removed packaged seperately we endeavour to deliver to addresses in England or we post fully extremely packaged, bubble wrap polystyrene, secured housed into a solid container , plastic or wood then cardboard outer fully bound in fragile tape.

International postage as above.