Early 19th C. French Restoration Period Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock

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Early 19th C. French Restoration Period Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock

$4,250List Price

About the Item

A most impressive 200-year old French Restoration Period (1814-1830) Charles X (1824-1830) fire-gilded bronze ormolu mantel clock. Likely attributed to Le Roy Et Fils. Originating in Paris, France, dating to the early/mid-19th century, circa 1825, Empire style, brilliant gilt metal case, featuring large sculpture of noblewoman in romanticized Renaissance era dress, flanked by coat of arms of the United Kingdom, inscribed with monarchs motto "Dieu et mon droit" which translates to God and my right, said to have first been used by King Richard I (1157–1199) as a battle cry and presumed to be a reference to his French ancestry, beside pillow with cross topped royal crown resting on it, over circular white enamel dial with hand-painted black Roman numeral hour markers and gold hands, operating eight-day time-only movement with pendulum and key included, all surmounting the ormolu mounted shaped base, rising on stylized foliate scroll feet. Le Roy et fils was a prestigious French clock making firm, founded in 1785 by Basile Charles Le Roy, who worked in partnership with his son Charles-Louis Le Roy. Both father and son became highly influential clock makers in the 19th Century, taking commissions from Napoleon I and his sister, Princess Pauline, as well as the Duke de Bourbon and other members of the European social elite. In addition to having a showroom in Paris, Le Roy et fils had a property on New Bond Street in London. The company was the only foreign clockmaking firm to hold a British Royal Warrant during the reign of Queen Victoria - Provenance/Acquisition: Property from an important San Antonio, TX private estate Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, TX. 2022 France Italy Watch catalog - Dimensions: (approx) 20" high, 17.5" wide, 6.75" deep - Condition: A superb museum quality example. Excellent original unrestored antique condition. Patinated bronze and brass. Movement works / functional, recently oiled, tested and working as it should, keeping accurate time. Key and pendulum not shown but both are included. - Professional shipping / White-glove delivery service available Pickup available near Dallas, Texas - A fine quality showpiece, visually striking, placed on a fireplace mantle, large shelf, table or console, it's sure to make a statement and become the focal point of any room!

Attributed to:
Le Roy (Clockmaker)
Dimensions:
Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)
Style:
Restauration (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Bronze,Ormolu,Gilt
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1825
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. A superb example. Fine museum quality. Excellent original unrestored antique condition. Patinated bronze and brass. Movement recently oiled, tested, and working as it should, keeping accurate time. Key and pendulum not shown but included.
Seller Location:
Forney, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5977232547202

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