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French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Clock

About the Item

An exceptional and very high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu clock. The clock is raised by most elegant scroll acanthus leaves centering a beautiful foliate reserve. Additional luxuriant scrolls lead upwards to the beautiful pierced body with lovely richly chased foliate movements in a rich satin and burnish finish. The sides are decorated in the same manner with additional superb pierced foliate designs. The enameled clock face displays Roman and Arabic numerals with delicately pierced ormolu hands. Above is a most charming and intricately detailed winged cherub seated amidst leaves holding an arrow in one hand and a bow in the other.

Dimensions:

Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)

Style:

Louis XV (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Ormolu

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1800s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

West Palm Beach, FL

Reference Number:

Seller: 116901stDibs: LU949927746922

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