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French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Clock

$14,100
£10,828.19
€12,408.98
CA$19,849.32
A$22,235.62
CHF 11,586.79
MX$271,228.70
NOK 147,241.48
SEK 138,838.22
DKK 92,617.20

About the Item

A striking French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu, black Belgian and white Carrara marble clock, signed Vaillant à Paris. The clock is raised by a black Belgian marble base with fine ormolu topie feet and striking fitted ormolu plaques with palmette designs and a central rosette. Impressive architectural columns lead up each side also adorned with striking ormolu plaques with beautiful palmettes centering the original maiden and sunburst designed pendulum. The enameled dial displays Roman numeral hour hands and Arabic numeral fifteen minute markers framed within a richly chased palmette and beaded bezel. Above is a superb finely detailed basket full of beautiful blooming flowers flanked by intricately chased swaging vines with impressive palmettes at each side.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 40221stDibs: LU949927430562

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