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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;PaulBD, post: 775362, member: 11378&quot;]Hi. Can&#039;t add a lot new to the already excellent analyses here but maybe I can chip in a few thoughts - I&#039;ve handled and worked on literally hundreds of clocks like this...</p><p><br /></p><p>As far as I can see, I agree this is a clock that has its origins conceptually in the restoration of the monarchy period, say Charles X, but which I also agree is probably a tad later - perhaps Louis Philippe around say 1840/1848. The wooden marquetry base would be a good fit for that date style too. </p><p><br /></p><p>I also agree the figure at the top is probably bronze, thereby making the clock more valuable but a slight word of warning - some unscrupulous dealers here in France have been known to take off solid gilt bronze pieces and replace them with cheaper spelter jobs, which they then heavily spray with what is, essentially, gold paint to make them look &quot;shiny&quot; and more like bronze. I don&#039;t think that&#039;s happened here because I think I can see signs of wear on the gilt but it&#039;s just a word of warning.</p><p><br /></p><p>To me, the movement looks right for the period. Again, worth noting that I have seen examples where someone has taken off the suspension spring and replaced it with a silk suspension to make the clock look older or in some cases, paradoxically, to restore it to its original condition.&nbsp; It&#039;s a complex world! The bell fixing looks right.</p><p><br /></p><p>The suspension itself looks (as far as I can see) a tad inelegant and may have been tweaked in the past - not sure. The pins securing the plate all look newish, which suggests it might have been fixed/maintained in the not too distant past.</p><p><br /></p><p>It&#039;s so hard to say for sure though. One really needs the clock &quot;in the hand&quot; to say anything for certain. </p><p><br /></p><p>All in all, a very nice looking clock. Should be worth a fair bit - depending upon what sales channel you&#039;re using.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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