Pendulum Wall Clock

[sandyRoe]

Printed on the dial, Francois Desire Odobez a Morez. Despues 1843.
The dial seems suspiciously clean, not a scratch on it, and hinges appear to be low quality.
Is it likely to be a reproduction?

[Mamyalynne]

A sold item here with that description, also states 'second half of 20th century'

https://www.catawiki.com/l/13146435-wall-clock-francois-desire-odobez-a-morez-dated-1843-second-half-20th-century

[Mamyalynne]

You'd need an expert eye to check it out Sandy, the internet is packed with examples of similar clocks.

[barry1010]

Does it look lie this? https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-19th-century-francois-desire-1866541221

[sandyRoe]

No. It looks like the one shown in Mamyalynne's post.

[fiction-factory]

Does it use batteries?

[sanmac]

Guess where a lot of these "antique" clocks come from? Yes, you're correct...China. Google the name Alibaba, and then search for "antique clocks" and check the prices and the minimum order quantity.

[gingejbee]

...IT's a fake if it really uses the word "Despues"!

[woofgang]

yep, Chinese folk really struggle with french spelling

[sandyRoe]

FF, batteries would be a powerful indicator it's not right.
I think it might have been cobbled together in a Chinese factory just a few weeks ago.

[Unsureme]

£3 in B&M Bargains.