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French Clock Garniture de Cheminee by Etienne Maxant

About the Item

This set is a particularly fine example of this sort mantle ornament; The clock, surmounted by a Cupid with bow and arrow, is flanked by a pair of Campana shaped urns. The marble is an exquisite salmon colour, (most unusual) the half fluted urns are each applied with a very crisply cast masque. The gilt bronze mounts are of unusually high quality. The Roman numerals are slightly rubbed.
  • Creator:
    Etienne Maxant (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Bow & arrow have been replaced. Small crack in marble base of clock restored. Wear consistent with age and use. Height of urns 9.25 inches.
  • Seller Location:
    Montreal, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D32251stDibs: LU875323703242

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