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19th Century French Marble and Ormolu Mantle Clock in the Louis XV Style

About the Item

A mantel clock in the Louis XV manner. Constructed in white Carrara marble and gilt bronze; the rectangular form base having bowed ends, rises from gilt toupie feet and has opposed gilt sphinxes and gilt bronze foliate mounts to the facia; the two train clock, with an eight day movement, numbered ‘4522’on the backplate and marked ‘Made in France’, strikes the hours on a bell; the circular enamel face depicts the hours in Arabic numerals and is flanked by addorsed putti holding trumpets, with musical instruments at hand, including a tambourine, Pan pipes and a thyrsus; atop, a third putti wields cymbals.

Dimensions:
Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
Style:
Louis XV (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Carrara Marble,Ormolu
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1890
Condition:
Repaired: Our clock conservation and restoration expert has serviced the movement and its case guaranteeing the clock is in working condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 84261stDibs: LU95474666393

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