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Clock glass cage Watchmaker: Vinventi et Cie 1860
| Materials: | Gilt bronze |
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| Era: | Napoléon III 1852 - 1870 (Second Empire) |
| Period: | XIXe siècle |
| Provenance: | French |
- Restored to original condition with original appearance.
- Full overhaul of watch movement, perfect working order.
- Perfect authenticity, without modification.
- Original gilding.
- Winding key & pendulum
- Operating instructions, how to start your clock.
- Certificate of authenticity, invoice.
- Ringtone on ancient bell, hour and a half-hour
Height: 30 cm
Width: 17 cm
Depth: 13 cm
Description
A precious glass cage clock from the Napoleon III period, dating from around 1860, this remarkable creation elegantly illustrates the refinement of 19th-century French horology. Its movement bears the stamp of the renowned manufacturer « Vincenti et Cie », a firm referenced in Tardy's Dictionary of French Clockmakers. Conceived entirely according to an architectural design of remarkable purity, it combines the luminous warmth of finely gilt bronze with the transparency of four large panels of thick, bevelled glass, forming a true architectural showcase designed to enhance the perfection of its mechanism.
The clock displays a sober and majestic silhouette, crowned by an elegant moulded cornice above a rectangular glass case whose angles are delicately structured by fine gilt-bronze mounts. The glazed doors, both at the front and the rear, allow the extraordinary inner mechanism to be admired from every angle. The circular dial, distinguished by its understated elegance, is framed by a richly chased bezel decorated with geometric motifs and rows of pearls, while its graceful stylised numerals add a particularly refined decorative touch. At the heart of the composition, the spectacular mercury-compensated pendulum, suspended beneath the movement, is one of the most remarkable features of this precision timepiece. Thanks to the thermal expansion properties of mercury, this system provides temperature compensation, helping to limit variations in timekeeping caused by changes in temperature and thereby contributing to superior accuracy. The whole rests upon an imposing moulded base in gilt bronze, whose reflective surfaces elegantly extend the light and richness of the composition.
An authentic testament to French horological craftsmanship under the Second Empire, this exceptional glass cage clock captivates as much through the quality of its Vincenti et Cie signed movement as through the timeless purity of its architecture. The transparency of its case, revealing the sophistication of its mechanism and the grace of its compensating pendulum, gives it an almost fascinating presence. Combining elegance, technical sophistication and authenticity, this clock constitutes a decorative and horological work of the highest order, destined to find its place equally in a prestigious collection or in a refined interior seeking a spectacular and truly distinctive piece.
Original movement, unaltered and without modification. Striking the hours and half-hours on a gong, with a clear and authentic tone.
Questions
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Our items mainly stem from the inheritance of objects, preciously looked after over numerous generations. There is a stringent selection process for each object ensuring perfect authenticity and the optimal amount of gilding
We do not use the term “Restoration”, which implies a significant transformation or major repair that modifies an object’s authenticity or original appearance. Each object is completely dismantled, then thoroughly cleaned part by part; our cleaning technique restores shine without adversely affecting the gold. We then put the clock back together, returning all the various parts to their origin location, as well as all the nuts and screws. Subsequently, the item is inspected to ensure it is perfectly even, symmetrical, and smooth, etc.
The clock’s movement undergoes a complete overhaul; it is totally dismantled, cleaned and each individual part is polished. The duration of this procedure affects the shine: we prefer to obtain a brilliant shine, in keeping with the gilding of the object. To increase the strength and quality of the gears, we apply a very important procedure, known as bouchonnage, to correct for wear accumulated over years of operation, consisting in the placing cork of stoppers in any pivot holes that have become deformed by wear. After the clock has been completely reassembled, it is tested over a long period of time to ensure that the movement, as well as the hour and half-hour strikes, are operating correctly.
- Akzeptierte Kreditkarten: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, Discover und Diners Club.
- Bank transfer: You can also send us a copy of the bank transfer order to speed up the processing of your order.
Upon dispatch of your order, you will be sent a parcel tracking number by email.
Delivery anywhere in the world.
France: - Clocks: 3 days preparation work + 2 days for delivery - Total: 5 business days - Decorative objects: 1 days preparation work + 2 days for delivery - Total: 3 business days
Europe - Clocks: 3 days preparation work + 3 days for delivery - Total: 6 business days - Decorative objects: 1 day preparation work + 3 days for delivery - Total: 6 business days
Other countries - Clocks: 3 days preparation work + 3-8 days for delivery - Decorative objects: 1 days preparation work + 3-8 days for delivery
Easily pay for your purchases using our highly protected bank card system with SSL certificate and 256 bit encryption, ensuring confidentiality when any information is transferred. On a web browser, the OVH SSL certificate activates the HTTPS protocol and displays a padlock in the navigation bar. This shows that any transaction is encrypted and confidential, and that your website address has been authenticated.
You will receive—by email and a paper version—an explanatory document containing all the necessary instructions and recommendations for operating your clock. We also provide assistance over the phone to guide you through the start-up procedure. Of course, we will continue to be available—by both telephone and email—to answer any questions you may have. For calls in German or English, please make an appointment first via email, providing us with your telephone number, and the date and time you wish to contact us. Contact.
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By email, you will be sent: - confirmation of your order & payment - Parcel tracking information
Every purchase comes with a certificate of authenticity and an invoice
High quality certificate of authenticity printed on photo paper with text and photos providing all the information concerning your object. Detailed invoice indicating the price paid for the object.
