This is a truly magnificent clock made by Vincenti of Paris and retailed by Maple & Co. also of Paris.
Maples were renowned Worldwide for the quality of the products they sold, catering for the highest and most affluent members of society. Vincenti was respected and renowned Worldwide as a maker of the very finest clocks. This clock epitomises everything that was the best in it's era.
The frame of the clock is made of the finest mahogany, surmounted by gilded embellishments and with a sunburst finial to the top. The 8 day movement strikes on the half-hour and the hour on a bell. It has just been fully overhauled by our Bhi registered staff and carries our usual 12mths full parts and labour guarantee. It is marked with both the makers logo and Maples of Paris. The 5" white enamelled, convex and arcaded dial has black Roman numerals with red 15min. markers to the outside of the minute ring. It has beautifully cut gilded hands.
Out and out quality in every regard.
All cards accepted.
measurements
Height:
45 cm
Width:
20 cm
Depth:
17 cm
measurements
declaration
Masons Antiques has clarified that the Outstanding Lyre Clock - Maple & Co, Paris (LA387479) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1860