Marble cased perpetual calendar clock signed Tiffany, Young & Ellis of New York. A Perpetual Calendar Clock of French manufacture circa 1845. This is an exquisite French-made white marble case mantel clock, a timeless piece that exudes elegance. The movement features a visible Brocot escapement and a sweep second hand on the main dial. The lower dial is a calendar display, a perpetual design that adds to its allure. Originally retailed by the prestigious Tiffany, Young & Ellis of New York, this clock is a testament to luxury and fine craftsmanship. The case is constructed in white statuary marble that has been polished smooth. The design is three-dimensional, incorporating several shaped moldings.
The main body features two cleanly presented dials, both trimmed with round brass bezels and fitted with beveled edge glass. The upper dial features two levels. The upper/outer level displays the time information. The minute ring is segmented with slashes. The hour numerals are Roman style. Three finely made steel hands display the appropriate time on this ring. The hour and minute hands are a traditional French or Breguet form. The most delicate of the three hands is a sweep second hand, a very unusual feature for a clock of this form. Its inclusion suggests that it was
specifically requested at the original time of order. (CL0657)
Condition: The clock movement has been recently overhauled and is in excellent condition.
Note: The Retailer's signature is located on the lower lever. The signature reads "TIFFANY YOUNG & ELLIS / NEW-YORK." This firm, located at 259 Broadway in Lower Manhattan, built a reputation for selling very high-quality accessories. It was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young. In 1853, Charles Tiffany took control of the Company and shifted the business's focus to jewelry. The clock's association with this prestigious retailer adds to its provenance and appeal to collectors. The lower dial is a calendar dial. It is porcelain and displays the lunar calendar or phases of the moon, the month, the day, and the calendar date, all in English. This mechanism is perpetual, so it will automatically compensate for odd-numbered months and leap years. The movement, of French origin, is a masterpiece of excellent quality and craftsmanship. Made circa 1845, the back plate is signed "A. BROCOT & DELETE / PARIS." It is spring-powered and designed to run for eight days once fully wound. It features a full-strike train striking the hour on a bell mounted on the back of the works.It also has external winding clicks, a testament to the meticulous artistry and engineering that went into its creation. (CL0657)
Dimensions: The case measures approximately 18 inches tall, 13 inches wide, and 6 inches deep.