A FRENCH GILT BRASS FIVE-GLASS GIANT MANTEL REGULATOR

A FRENCH GILT BRASS FIVE-GLASS GIANT MANTEL REGULATORFernand François, Paris, dated 1901The frosted gilt movement with shallow-arch top rectangular plates united by four double-screwed polished steel pillars enclosing a five-wheel train with external deadbeat escapement planted on the frontplate regulated by substantial 'gridiron' compensated gilt disc-bob pendulum incorporating fine beat adjustment to crutch, the backplate engraved Fernand François, Elèveal Ecoled Horologerie, de Paris to right hand margin, the 6 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with open centre revealing the escapement, winding click ratchet and motionwork planted on the frontplate behind and with Arabic five minutes to circumference beyond the minute ring, with gilt moon hands within moulded gilt bezel, the corniche type case inset with thick bevelled glass panels including the hinged front and rear doors set between channel-moulded corner uprights uniting the moulded cornice and skirt base each with decorated rounded corners.49.5cm (19.5ins) high, 28.5cm (11.25ins) wide, 19.5cm (17.75ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Previously sold at Christies, King Street, London sale of Important Clocks and Marine Chronometers Including a Fine Collection of Industrial, Automata and Astronomical Clocks 4th July 2007 (lot 12) for £3,240.Condition Report: Movement is in good original condition retaining original finishes to plates, pillars ans wheelwork with only minor mellowing/discoloration. The mechanism is in working order however a gentle clean/service/lubrication will be required before putting g into service. The pendulum has some light surface corrosion to the steel plates set to the front and rear of the pendulum bob otherwise is in fine original condition. The case has no visible damage to the glasses and the case retains original gilt finish albeit with some light spotting and discolouration throughout.Timepiece has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer