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Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Clock, Raingo Freres, Paris c.1850
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Antiques 19th Century French Rococo-style gilt-bronze mantle clock crafted by Raingo Frères. The clock boasts intricate decoration throughout, with birds resting on floral foliage adorning its surroundings. Flanking the central column on the base are two cherubic figures. Its circular dial, adorned with arabesque patterns, displays Roman numerals within enamel cartouches. The clock features dual keyholes for manual winding. An enamel plaque at the bottom centre bears the inscription "RAINGO FRÈRES, PARIS". The rear of the clock is open cased.
Raingo Freres - Company founded by clockmaker Zacharie Joseph Raingo (1775 – 1847). He specialised in astronomical clocks. He had four sons, Adolphe, Charles, Denis and Dorsant who formed Raingo Frères in 1823. The firm initially specialised in producing Empire and Restauration style clocks. By the mid-19th Century, Raingo Frères had expanded their output into bronzes and furnishings. The firm supplied clocks and bronzes to Emperor Napoleon III and his wife Empress Eugenie. Raingo Frères became internationally recognised and, as their reputation grew, they collaborated with other famed makers. The firm exhibited at the most important Exhibitions in the second half of the 19th century and won a gold award at the 1889 exposition in Paris.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.
SIZE
Height: 56.5 cm // 22.24 in
Width: 53 cm // 20.87 in
Depth: 24 cm // 9.45 in
- Creator:Raingo Frères (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 22.25 in (56.5 cm)Width: 20.87 in (53 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.
- Seller Location:Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: E101711stDibs: LU1348239212542
Raingo Frères
The clock-making company Raingo Frères built some of the most remarkable timepieces of the 19th century. Best known for its ornate mantel clocks, the company also masterfully crafted other works, such as candelabras and sculptures. Modeled on Renaissance, Byzantine and Empire styles, the company’s gilded garniture is some of the most recognizable artistic work of the 19th century. It displays the elaborate majesty prevalent in aristocratic and royal homes of the period.
Belgian watchmaker and metalworker Zacharie Raingo was the son of a watchmaker, and he took up the trade in his youth. He lived and worked in Belgium until 1813, when he relocated to Paris. During his time in Belgium, Raingo was inspired by Antide Janvier and developed his own planetary pendulum. In 1810, he patented an astronomical clock, a rotating spherical mechanism designed to emulate the behavior of celestial bodies.
In 1823, he founded Raingo Frères with his four sons, Adolphe, Charles, Denis and Dorsant. Established as both an industrial and commercial venture, the company quickly gained notoriety for its bronze work in addition to its fame as a clockmaker. It created works for an array of nobility and royalty, like the Duke of Chartres, King George V of England and Emperor Napoleon III of France, whose collection is now at the Louvre museum in Paris.
The company exhibited its works in the 1867, 1878 and 1889 World’s Fairs in Paris, winning numerous prizes, including a gold medal in 1889. Many museums and private collections boast works by Raingo Frères, including the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris and the Royal Museums of Art and History in Brussels.
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