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Antique French Ormolu, Bronze and Red Marble Louis XV Clock Set

$14,250per set
£10,943.39per set
€12,540.99per set
CA$20,060.48per set
A$22,472.17per set
CHF 11,688.32per set
MX$274,114.11per set
NOK 148,807.88per set
SEK 140,315.22per set
DKK 93,602.49per set

About the Item

An exceptional antique French Louis XV style clock set, circa 1870. Beautifully made in ormolu (finely gilded Bronze Dore), patinated bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble. The clock is mounted in a bronze orb floating in the ormolu clouds. Cherubs representing love climb on top of the clock symbolising love conquering time. One holds a flaming torch with which to enflame his victims with love and the other holds cupids arrow. The cherubs are finely modelled in patinated bronze. The base is formed of ormolu with swept scrolling feet and red marble. Candelabra also have red marble bases and a Rococo urn that holds four scrolling acanthus arms aloft. The bronze work is signed "F C" for the Parisian bronze founder F Camus. The dial is formed of applied letters to the bronze orb with finely cut serpentine hands, beautifully hand detailed. The French movement is by Vincenti and is of high quality. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock running, please ask and we will send you a link. Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration and there are no losses. The bronze patination is original and is also in excellent condition with just an occasional mark and discolouration. The marble is also in excellent condition with a good polish and no significant damage. Candelabra have previously been electrified and have a hole for the cable. Candelabra are slightly distorted. Vincenti et Cie clockmaker's mark on the movement back plate. The bronze founders mark of F Camus of Paris. Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required. Dimensions of clock: inches: Height 22 1/2", Width 14 1/2", Depth 7 1/2" centimetres: Height 57.5 cm, Width 37 cm, Depth 19 cm Dimensions of candelabra: inches: Height 23", Width 8 1/2", Depth 8 1/2" centimetres: Height 58.5 cm, Width 21.5 cm, Depth 21.5 cm.
  • Creator:
    Vincenti et Cie (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Fully working, overhauled and tested in our workshop. Wear consistent with age and use. original gilding is beautifully clean and bright. The bronze patination is in excellent condition with just an occasional mark and discolouration. The marble is also in excellent condition. Candelabra are slightly distorted.
  • Seller Location:
    Belper, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RSC33431stDibs: LU2496325739912

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