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19th Century French Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Four-Glass Mantel Clock
$10,377.87
£7,790.10
€8,750
CA$14,518.44
A$15,890.19
CHF 8,259.80
MX$191,243.92
NOK 103,838.72
SEK 97,403.96
DKK 66,663.98
About the Item
A stunning 19th century French Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Four-Glass Mantel Clock, of exceptional quality, this richly ornamented four-glass mantel clock is housed in a finely cast gilt-bronze case decorated throughout with elaborate champlevé enamel panels in vibrant tones of cobalt blue, turquoise, ruby, and white. The case surmounted by an urn finial and flanked by reeded columns with Corinthian capitals, each inset with enamelled bands of scrolling foliage.
The circular gilt dial with raised Arabic numerals, enamelled centre and bezel, and matching pendulum featuring conforming floral champlevé decoration. The eight-day movement strikes the hours and half-hours on a bell.
Circa 1880
France
Condition: Excellent condition; fully serviced and in working order, minimal wear to gilding.
Notes:
This superb clock exemplifies the high decorative taste of late 19th-century French craftsmanship, likely from one of the premier Parisian makers. The combination of brilliant enamel work with fine ormolu was particularly fashionable in the Belle Époque period and represents the height of luxury in decorative horology.
- Dimensions:Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)Width: 8.86 in (22.5 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
- Style:Belle Époque (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Dublin, IE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5735247165072
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