Rare Antique French 1827 Pons 1/4 Striking Pillar Skeleton Mantle Clock & Dome For Sale

Extremely Rare French 8 day pillar skeleton clock under a glass display dome by Pons C1827The clock is fixed to a ebonised wooden base by the pillar which has a marble platform at the bottom, the base has a groove around to hold the glass dome The bronze pillar has fine embossed decoration and has its original ormolu finish which looks stunning on displayThe original glass dome is in fantastic undamaged condition​​Original enamel chapter ring skeleton dial with roman numerals & original handsThe dial is open faced and is in great original condition. The dial has the retailers name to bottom matching that of the movement​Very rare high quality French 8 day 2 bell 1/4 striking movement with a anchor escapementThe movement is stamped by the retailer Hatton of Paris and has the Pons medal stamp mark dating the clock to circa 1827 The movement strikes every 1/4 on 2 bells playing the ting tang chime, striking both bells once on the 1/4 past, twice on the half past, three times on the 1/4 too and on the hour it just strikes the one bell the amount of hours it isMovement is in full working order keeping time and striking as it should as can be seen in the video above​​The clock under the glass dome measures 12 inches high x 5.5 inches wide x 5.5 inches deep Rare Antique French 1827 Pons 1/4 Striking Pillar Skeleton Mantle Clock & Dome Rare Antique French 1827 Pons 1/4 Striking Pillar Skeleton Mantle Clock & Dome

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Description Main reasons why you should purchase your antique clock from Times & Chimes Ltd !!!

We understand buying an antique clock is a big decision and we are very well experienced in current market's as well as fully trained and experienced horologists. We have many years experience in buying and selling original antique clocks which are carefully sourced and many from private collections and we know exactly what buyers expect when purchasing such a prized possession and a future investment. Here are some of the main reasons why you should buy your antique clocks from us for complete piece of mind
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1 -  We offer the very best customer service before, during and after the sale
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2 -  Fully trained and hugely experienced horologists
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3 -  Six month return to base warranty on mechanisms
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4 -  All our original antique clocks are of high quality and carefully sourced
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5 -  Every clock we sell are tested for a minimum of 1 week before being offered for sale
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6 -  We have earned a consistently excellent track record of sales with 100% response
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7 -  All our items are professionally packed and dispatched promptly
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8 -  All clocks are sent with world leading couriers on a priority service with full online tracking
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PLEASE NOTE:​ I have just received some excellent quality bracket clocks from a private collection all of which have been well looked after all of which will be listed over the next few weeks. Some excellent quality bracket clocks please keep your eyes open over the next few months Description​

• Extremely Rare French 8 day pillar skeleton clock under a glass display dome by Pons C1827

 

• The clock is fixed to a ebonised wooden base by the pillar which has a marble platform at the bottom, the base has a groove around to hold the glass dome

 

• The bronze pillar has fine embossed decoration and has its original ormolu finish which looks stunning on display

 

• The original glass dome is in fantastic undamaged condition

 

• ​​Original enamel chapter ring skeleton dial with roman numerals & original hands

 

• The dial is open faced with a porcelain chapter ring and is in great original condition. The dial has the retailers name to bottom matching that of the movement​

 

• Very rare high quality French 8 day 2 bell 1/4 striking movement with a anchor escapement

 

• The movement is stamped by the retailer Hatton of Paris and has the Pons medal stamp mark dating the clock to circa 1827

 

• The movement strikes every 1/4 on 2 bells playing the ting tang chime, striking both bells once on the 1/4 past, twice on the half past, three times on the 1/4 too and on the hour it just strikes the one bell the amount of hours it is

 

• Movement is in full working order keeping time and striking as it should as can be seen in the video above​​

 

• The clock under the glass dome measures 12 inches high x 5.5 inches wide x 5.5 inches deep​

​Summary​​This is a perfect investment clock and a beautiful display piece. Looks absolutely fantastic wherever it is displayed and a true talking point of any room. Exceptional extremely rare clock which will only grow in value and you will be hard pressed to find another one like it​ Important Please Read: ALL antique clocks after transport no matter how well they have been looked after or serviced may require setting up, adjustments and setting into beat when you receive them and i always recommend a professional or an experienced clock person to do this correctly for you. Unfortunately with some clocks it is not a matter of unpacking them, putting the pendulum on and away they go, some clocks will need the extra adjustments and setting into beat so please remember you may require a professional for initial setup before offerding. Most clocks will be ok and will not need any additional adjustments but please bear in mind this may not be the case. Any clocks returned because of setting up issues or adjustments needed after transit then a fee will be applicable. For your piece of mind we test all our clocks here before they are sent out and any issues are either sorted or described in the add, the clock will not have any problems unless stated in the add as they are tested vigorously before sending. Please read my full terms and conditions by clicking on the returns tab above. Good luck and happy offerding Payment

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6 Months Return To Base Warranty On Mechanism

All our clocks are tested for a minimum of 1week before listing onto and working condition is clearly stated above

No matter how well antique clocks have been serviced they will need final adjusting and setting into beat after transport and a professional person is advised and may be required in order to do this

If on the rare occassion you receive a clock that has a problem or does not work after initial set up and adjusting by a professional person then we reserve the right for you to return the mechanism for repair by myself

There will be no refunds if the mechanism needs repair. I reserve the right for the mechanism to be returned to me for repair

I offer a 6 months return to base warranty on all my mechanisms (unless stated not working in description)

In case of a problem after a professional has attempted to set the clock up you can return the mechanism back to me for repair

Please do not take the mechanism to a local clock maker/repairer as this will render the warranty void. All repairs needed to the mechanism will be carried out by myself and not by a 3rd party clock maker/repairer unless agreed by myself beforehand. please contact me in the first instance to arrange return of the mechanism for repair by myself

Shipping the mechanism back to me will be at the buyers cost and i will pay to get the mechanism back to you after repair

All repair costs will be met by myself for 6 months after purchase. If a mechanism is faulty after 6 months then i can offer a repair service for a discounted price but this cost will be met by the buyer if after 6 months of purchase

I can also offer a repair service and servicing of all antique clocks at a good rate for other clocks in your collection etc. Please contact me for a quote if you have another movement that requires servicing

About Us

I will be mostly dealing in top quality original antique clocks all of which we have full confidence in and which we source from good collectors worldwide

If on the rare occasion you experiece any problems at all with your purchases then please contact meand i will work with you to try and sort out any problems or queries you may have

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