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19th Century Neoclassical Marble and Gilt Bronze Figural Mantle Clock

$14,186.16
£10,680.74
€12,000
CA$19,579.02
A$21,932.83
CHF 11,407.80
MX$267,535.30
NOK 145,236.45
SEK 136,947.62
DKK 91,356.01

About the Item

A fine 19th century neoclassical statuary white marble and gilt bronze figural mantle clock, the finely cast patinated classical female in seated pose juxtaposed to gilded bronze clock of circular form with beading, garlands of foliate and acanthus leaf motif detail. The white enamel dial with black Roman numeral hour designations and brass hands raised over shaped and moulded statuary white marble base of rectangular form with applied gilt bronze Neoclassical decoration of foliate wreaths, ribbon, beading and flower head motif termination on gilt bronze foot. This fine clock is in excellent condition, restored by a specialist in French clocks. Striking every half hour and hour.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin 8, IE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 105181stDibs: LU1103222955122

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