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MrMahoot

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French Mantel Clock
« on: December 10, 2013, 03:33:06 pm »
I have a French Mantel Clock purchased second hand in France in the 1970's. It is 18" high, 16" wide and 5" deep. The original works were removed by the previous owner and replaced with a quartz movement. I am having difficultiy trying to find out the age of the clock.


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Re: French Mantel Clock
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2013, 04:06:47 pm »
Looks like the body is made of porcelain...nice decorative artwork.....age ...i,d say late19th century,....value..without the original movement....is dependant on...what make of quartz movement....and.... someone liking pheasants....
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Re: French Mantel Clock
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2013, 07:10:08 pm »
1940`s ceramic !! No name on the face, which looks to be the original, says it was an inexpensive clock,, just the works were replaced !!

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Re: French Mantel Clock
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2013, 01:23:29 pm »
It does look ceramic to me as well.  Sad the inner works were replaced.

The value will be lessened due to damage on piece.  :(
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