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Fine Ormolu and Marble Cherub Clock Set by H Luppens Paris

$10,001.42per set
£7,395per set
€8,755.16per set
CA$13,827.83per set
A$15,489.50per set
CHF 8,135.64per set
MX$188,347.31per set
NOK 103,023.81per set
SEK 97,797.30per set
DKK 65,343.16per set

About the Item

A large and magnificent clock set by the renown bronze founder H Luppens of Brussels. Classically modelled in the Louis XVI style, the clock features three ormolu cherubs toiling to support a large deep blue lacquered orb that contains the clock movement and dial. The sunburst pendulum swings gently below. The orb is studded with ormolu stars and above butterflies delicate land upon a floral arrangement. The candelabra are modelled en suite with cherubs carrying the weight of five lights modelled as scrolling foliage. The three elements are mounted on white Carrera marble bases swagged with flowers tied with bows. The dial is porcelain enamel on copper, cream with delicate swags painted between the numerals. It is complete with it's original finely cut gilt hands. The bezel is set with paste jewels and convex glass. The set is beautifully made and finished in finely gilded bronze ormolu. The French movement is of superb quality and is by Samuel Marti. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is an old replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock set, please ask and we will send you a link to it. Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright, some slight wear and tarnish in places, particularly the ormolu tops to the marble bases. Marble is also excellent with a good polish, some slight staining and nibbles to the edges. Blue orb has some light scratches and wear to the original lacquer. Dial is excellent with no damage, some slight fading. H. Luppens & Cie were a famous foundry from Brussels, Belguim operating in the 19th century. The H. Luppens & Cie Foundry had its workshops in Saint-Gilles, 15 rue de Danemark. There were known for their Foundry and specialised in Lustres, Bronzes, Pendules and Meubles. furniture, clocks, ceiling lights and bronze. They had premises in Rue Neuve 144 to 148 and Boulevard du Nord 151 to 155 Brussels. They have made many extremely high quality objects which can be found across the globe from large clock sets to chandeliers, often retailed from their Paris premises as in the case of this clock set. Samuel Marti clockmaker's mark and H Luppens Bronze Founders mark on the movement backplate Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required. Dimensions of clock: inches: Height 22 1/2", Width 7 1/4", Depth 7 1/4" centimetres: Height 57.5 cm, Width 18.5 cm, Depth 18.5 cm Dimensions of candelabra: inches: Height 23 1/2", Width 8 1/4", Depth 7 3/4" centimetres: Height 60 cm, Width 21 cm, Depth 19.5 cm
  • Creator:
    Samuel Marti (Clockmaker),H. Luppens & Cie (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Depth: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Fully overhauled and tested. Wear consistent with age and use. Original gilding is beautifully clean and bright, some slight wear and tarnish in places, particularly the ormolu tops to the marble bases. Marble - excellent with a good polish, Please see the description for the full condition report.
  • Seller Location:
    Belper, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RSC36591stDibs: LU2496341752252

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