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French Louis XV Style Ormolu Grandfather Clock

$56,052.50
£40,000
€47,543.23
CA$76,293.12
A$85,338.65
CHF 44,410.73
MX$1,050,547.83
NOK 564,996.56
SEK 530,078.15
DKK 354,719.91
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About the Item

A fine 19th century french Louis XV style ormolu-mounted mahogany grandfather clock, having wonderful gilded ormolu mounts, with three cherubs in clouds around the white and black enamel dial with Roman numerals, an eight day duration movement striking on the hour and half hour. Ormolu Garlands of flowers, a sun burst mount, classical scrolling foliate and motif decoration on the tapering case, gilded claw feet on a plinth base. After a model by Jean-Henri Riesener, Paris. All gilt original circa 1890.
  • Similar to:
    Jean-Henri Riesener (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 88.59 in (225 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany,Ormolu
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Brighton, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Batch 38 VT BUYCKN1stDibs: LU1227217059981

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