French Picture Frame Clock

French picture frame wall clock.

French picture frame clock.

The french morbier clock is known as a privincial clock to distinguish it from clocks made in major urban centres primarily paris. Some wear joint separations plexiglas in frame. Molded wavy edge frame with original ebonized detail opens and displays a dial surround with inlaid decoration. Circa 1890 s recently cleaned product information technical specification additional information.

A late 19th century french picture frame clock. At the same time that american clockmaking was coming unto its own french clocks began to see a revival in interest in gothic styling with clock cases taking a shape similar to gothic cathedrals. Asin b0038tymd6 date first available february 18 2010 feedback if you are a seller for this product would you like to suggest updates through seller support. This is a antique french picture frame clock.

This is part of the history of this type of clock. During this time period three dimensional animated scene clocks were introduced. In good running order. The clock was named after the village of morbier located about 30 miles north to north west of geneva on a trade route la route nationale 5 between paris and geneva.

Make offer raingo freres paris napoleon iii french gilt bronze mantel clock 19th c ormolu rare c 1880 french portico clock with turret form movement. French circa 1870 picture frame clock mounted with a time and strike movement. There were also picture frame animated clocks. French picture frame wall clock circa 1880 10 alabaster dial 8 day square brass movement serpentine picture frame case with brass inlaid rosewood surrounding dial enamel cartouche with red on white hour markers good condition with wear movement complete and seems to work fine.

Overall length 21 inches.