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19th Century AD Mougin Parisian Napoleon III Clock & Garniture Set

$2,200per set
£1,699.88per set
€1,965.22per set
CA$3,108.76per set
A$3,486.68per set
CHF 1,825.92per set
MX$42,366.56per set
NOK 23,186.13per set
SEK 21,982.08per set
DKK 14,669.36per set

About the Item

A magnificent, large, and original, French three piece mantel set from the late 19th century. The Napoleon III Second Empire period, Neoclassical style antique clock having an urn form finial with sculptural gilded bronze mounts, over architectural case made of the most beautiful variegated specimen marble, with various shades of salmon pink and white, black and silver veining, pierced flower blossom ormolu mounted columns flank the hand enameled fancy dial with Provincial figural scene, signed Guinchard & Martin, Castres, glass door with beaded gilt brass bezel, housing the high-quality eight day time and strike movement stamped AD Mougin, Bernard Lyon a Paris, resting on the platform base with applied swag dore bronze mount, raised on front gilded cast metal paw feet. Flanking the clock, a lovely matched pair of sculpted gilt bronze and variegated specimen marble candelabras, each issuing five elaborate gilded bronze arms modelled as scrolling foliage, terminating in candle cup, matching marble base, applied swag / wreath ormolu accents, rising on front gilded cast metal paw feet. This magnificent set presents beautifully! It's an easy way to add sophisticated character, dramatic texture, color, elegantly aged warm, rustic patina and a touch of decadence to any space. AD Mougin was a famous French clock maker working in the mid nineteenth century. The shop ?was located at Rue de Turenne 75 Paris in 1870. Mougin was one of the best clock makers of the period and possessed two gold medals from the Paris exhibitions. The Duex Medailles and star are Mougin's trademarks that symbolize two medals he won from exhibitions during his career prior to 1900. This trademark can usually be found stamped on the back of his clocks. Dimensions (approx): Clock: 18.5"H, 10.25"W, 6.5"D Candelabra:.25"H, 5.75"W, 4.75"D Total 33lbs.
  • Creator:
    A.D. Mougin (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977226968172

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