Can anyone identify this mantle clock?

[Lux123]

I have a green onyx/marble clock, it is a timepiece only. The key says Popular Progress. I can post move photos later. I'm guessing the movement may be English about 1900, however the number under the clock 1379 appears to be in classic early Victorian style. Very confusing!

Also I forgot to add that it appears that the clock once had a stutue or similar on top of it. There is a round ring with a hole in the middle of the top of the clock.

 

[Richard T.]

Hello and Welcome to the NAWCC message board.

Your clock looks like green onyx and is most likely French. I don't see any markings on the movement so you will probably not be able to determine who made it. Many of this style clock had a statue or some kind of figure on the top.

The markings on the key don't really mean much since there is no guarantee that the key is the original one.

Best,

Richard T.

 

[laprade]

Richard is right, the clock is french, and looking at the key, I think I can detect signs if a hole in the top, which would it would have had a figure. the date would probably be "belle époque".

 

[laprade]

I meant to add, that "popular progress" was originally a swiss firm, but is now trading from the UK. It has an interesting history.

 

[Lux123]

Thanks Richard and Laprade. I am probably going to sell it on eBay. Any idea what sort of money it would realistically go for? It just doesn't go with our house or furniture!

 

[laprade]

You probably didn't notice, but board rules don't allow valuations to be posted. So you will have to keep an eye on your PMs.

 

[Lux123]

Opps, sorry thanks for that Laprade.

 

[Lux123]

Just a quick update, the movement has " made in france" on the back along with a 3 and the letter F.