Painted floral octagonal wall clock, Napoléon III period

Octagonal painted floral wall clock, Napoléon III period
French folk work, second half of the 19th century (circa 1860–1880)

A fine octagonal wall clock in painted sheet metal, decorated with polychrome flowers and foliage on a darkened brown ground. The enamel dial with Roman numerals is surrounded by a hinged glazed brass bezel.

The reverse reveals a mechanical striking movement with bell, complete with original pendulum and escapement. This type of clock was frequently produced in eastern France, in Franche-Comté or the Swiss border regions, where clockmakers manufactured decorative models intended for rural and bourgeois interiors.

The hand-painted floral decoration and octagonal form are characteristic of pieces known as "horloges de province" or simplified wall-hung Comtoise-style clocks from the late 19th century.

Dimensions:

Height: 45 cm
Width: 38 cm
Materials:

Painted sheet metal
Brass
Convex glass
Brass and steel movement
Condition:
Good overall state of preservation. Wear and patina to the painted decoration consistent with age and use. Movement present and appearing complete. Working order to be verified by a specialist clockmaker.