Porcelain Clock

[Murt]

porcelain clock 1890 clock

I'm looking at this beautiful porcelain clock of a kingfisher bird painted on the clock.

Its up for sale on my local adverts for 160 euro. Could anyone be able to tell me anything about the clock and its value. Thanks

[oldhippy]

Could you possible get a closer photo of the dial and one of the back please. At the moment I can only tell you it is just a time piece. 

[Murt]

Hope these help. It also says it is running and dial is hand painted. Thanks again

[oldhippy]

That is a French timepiece and they are normally 8 day duration. The hands are a style called fleur de lis. The dial looks to be porcelain. On the back of the clock movement there is a number. If the pendulum is the original, it will also have the same number on it. The movement is in need of restoring. It is made of brass and should be polished.  

[Murt]

Thank you. Would you think its worth the 160euro. I'm thinking of making an offer but not sure what.

[oldhippy]

Providing there are no cracks or chips in the case. Thats not a bad price, but if you plan to re sell it don't expect to make much. People do not tend to go for that sort of case.

[Murt]

Thanks very much oldhippy. I plan on keeping it for myself. I do a bit of wildlife and landscape photography at the weekends and my favourite bird is actually the Common kingfisher(Alcido Atthis). Thanks again for your input. 

[TimFitz]

31 minutes ago, oldhippy said:

 

That is a French timepiece and they are normally 8 day duration. The hands are a style called fleur de lis. The dial looks to be porcelain. On the back of the clock movement there is a number. If the pendulum is the original, it will also have the same number on it. The movement is in need of restoring. It is made of brass and should be polished.  

You are truly amazing with all your knowledge of timepieces.

[oldhippy]

That’s what around 30 years’ experience does for you.